Tower Foreman
Location | Kent |
Date Posted | June 6, 2022 |
Category | Tower Foreman |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Base Salary | $35-40/ hr (based on experience) |
Local Hires Only? | No, Anyone Can Apply |
Street Address | 8320 S 208th Street, Building H |
Description


QualTek is now hiring Tower Foremen to lead our amazing crews
Join a team that is committed to safety for our employees and excellence for our customers.
Benefits:
- Medical coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness and Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Coverage
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off / Paid Sick Time
- 10 Company Holidays
- 401(K) with company match
- 2 Weeks Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Employee Referral program
- Discounts, deals and other perks!
Job Summary: This position is responsible for the on-site supervision of the general activities being performed on wireless sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Direct and supervise the installation and maintenance services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures
· Provide leadership to the crew from the beginning of a project through completion, ensuring safety and quality standards, budget, and timelines are adhered to
· Review the documentation to prepare for the build, assemble the necessary materials, and determine the required installation methods
· Supervise the tracking of on-site inventory and materials, and refresh project supplies as needed
· Perform tower inspections, inventories, and audits
· Identify and select cables, ropes, blocks, and tackle by weight and size of load to be moved
· Collect, review, and submit all on-site closeout documentation per the deliverable timelines
· Identify areas of improvement for staff and make training recommendations to management as required
· Maintain tool inventory and upkeep daily on job site
· Ensure that the crew completes all required Company documentation
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Education: High school diploma, general education degree (G.E.D.), or related trade school education
Experience:
· Six to eight years wireless telecommunications industry experience
· Two to four years supervisory experience
· Knowledge of knots and tower rigging
· Must have or obtain and maintain OSHA Construction 10-hour Safety Training Card
· Must have or obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification
· Must have or obtain and maintain RF Radiation Safety & Awareness certification
Technical Skills:
· Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency
· Ability to operate power tools and hand tools
· Proven ability to perform fiber and sweep testing
· Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, skid steers, and aerial platform equipment
· Ability to work directly with customers and build bill of materials (BOM) based on job needs per plans
· DC/AC electrical skills
· Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or electrical connections
Soft Skills:
· Strong verbal communication skills
· Ability to meet strict deadlines
· Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
· Highly organized and detail oriented
· Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems
· Ability to motivate, lead, teach, and train on proper work and safety procedures
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
· Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Company requirements
· Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 75 lbs.
· Ability to pull his/her own body weight, plus equipment weight, up a vertical tower to 500 feet repeatedly for long periods of time
· Ability to reach, climb, and/or grasp ladders or other tall structures
· Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
· Ability to work long and unpredictable hours
· Ability to travel away from home up to 75% of the time, including weekends and extended travel. Travel includes local site travel or national travel depending on business needs.