What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecom Tower Forman position at Gpac?
My name is Shelden and I specialize in placing professionals in the Telecommunications Industry. I'm currently partnered with a company that is actively looking for a Telecom Tower Forman to join their team of industry professionals!
Summary:
The foreman is the supervising member of the crew. He or she has demonstrated a high proficiency level in all tasks related with tower site construction. He or she has also established a high level of responsibility and accountability for himself/herself and those under him/her. Foreman are expected to participate, supervise, and oversee all work tasks performed on site, inspecting each phase as required, ensuring the quality of the installation pertaining to tower erection, coax & waveguide installation, connector fitting, weather proofing, antenna assembly, installation/grounding systems and all other procedures related to the industry.
Forman Responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule work activities to efficiently utilize all crew members and equipment assigned to you.
- Responsible for crew profitability on the job and meeting schedule completion dates.
- Responsible for the quality of workmanship and safety performed by the crew on the job site.
- Climb various heights on multiple @type structures.
- Perform installation of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cable, etc.
- Participate in new tower construction and maintenance.
- Ensure crew members complete their daily PPE inspection prior to any climbing.
- Prepare weekly time sheets and expense reports for your crew, safety logs, vehicle logs, etc.
- Maintain company vehicle and trailer in a clean and presentable condition.
- Assist in trouble shooting a variety of electronic components from cell/microwave sites to lighting systems
- Recognize safety hazards and perform all duties in a safe manner.
- Maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers.
- Mentor and train tower technicians to enhance the performance of the team.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Frequent work in adverse weather conditions
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is /- 500 feet.
- On a constant basis, employee must lift, carry, and maneuver heavy or awkward objects weighing 50lbs or more.
Recommended Knowledge:
- General tower and fall protection knowledge and ability to always utilize 100% tie off techniques
- Ability to properly inspect and use PPE
- Construction and maintenance experience of self-support and guyed towers, monopoles, and antenna structures
- Basic rigging ability to utilize the proper ropes, blocks, and tackles. Gin pole experience preferred
- Knowledge of using transits, compass, and setting azimuths to standard engineering processes
- Antenna alignment tool experience
- Sweep & PIM testing experience. Anritsu gear preferred
- Fiber scope and ODTR testing experience
Job Related Certifications:
- OSHA 30
- Competent Climber
- Competent Rescue
- First Aid/CPR
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted.
If you would like to learn more about Telecommunications opportunities, contact Shelden Stenum with gpac at shelden.stenum@gogpac.com or 605-231-4895
Salary : $20 - $38
