What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications 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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
