Cell Tower Foreman

Overview

Who We Are

Centerline Communications, LLC works with major wireless operators and equipment manufacturers in the U.S. and is a leader in the telecommunications industry. It is a full-service operation, specializing in the development, construction, and maintenance of wireless telecommunications networks. Our success in the telecommunications infrastructure industry is built on a foundation of highly experienced professionals who embrace responsibility and an unwavering commitment to clients. In less than a decade, our company has grown from 5 employees to more than 1,300 employees and continues to grow in cities across the U.S and globally.

Position Summary

The Foreman will be responsible for the supervision and performance of various construction tasks in the areas of tower erection, coaxial cable and antenna installation, antenna mount installation, RF testing and troubleshooting. This position is for candidates with extensive experience in cellular construction. Foreman will be required to closely supervise and assist with the construction and testing of cell sites. Foreman will need to be able to lead experienced technicians, as well as train new technicians, while maintaining safe productive job sites. Ability to lead crews, extensive experience with construction, testing, and troubleshooting/maintenance are a must.

Responsibilities

• Leading and monitoring crew activities, ensuring all safety policies are being followed.
• Installation and maintenance of mounts, platforms, antennas, RRU’s, TMA, and other related equipment on towers, rooftops, and other structures to expand and upgrade cellular networks.
• Installation and maintenance of coaxial and DC power/fiber optic transmission lines.
• Installation and maintenance of microwave equipment.
• Testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.
• Installation of ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.
• Installation of underground and in building conduits for electrical and back haul circuits.

The above reflects leadership’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Qualifications

• The Foreman is responsible for closely supervising and assisting with the construction and testing of cell sites. Foreman will need to be able to lead experienced technicians, as well as train new technicians, while maintaining safe productive job sites.
• Ability to manage a small crew and maintain a safe productive work environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain and varying temperatures.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cellular construction (2 as a lead)
• Basic computer skills required for equipment programing and site closeouts
• PIM, sweep, fiber testing experience (practical knowledge/skill test may be performed during interview)
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer Certification (does not need to be current, Centerline will re-certify)
• First Aid & CPR (Centerline will re-certify if required)
• NWSA TTT1 & TTT2 certification not required but is a bonus
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.
• Be willing to travel up to 100 miles per day.

Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Frequently the employee is required to lift or carry up to 10 or 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 or 100 lbs.  Able to climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’ feet. The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.

Why join the STC | Centerline Team?

• Strong commitment to safety and training provided
• Permanent employment with competitive wages
• Steady, local career opportunities with a rapidly growing company
• Generous sign-on bonus offered up to $2500 $2,250 per referral
• Full benefits package and 401k matching (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, etc.)
• 120 hours paid time off, 10 paid holidays
• Paid uniforms and top of the line fleet of trucks and trailers with state-of-the-art tooling, test gear, and equipment

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