Tower Foreman

At Betacom, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tower Foreman to join our team. As a key member of our construction team, you will be responsible for supervising and performing construction duties on a daily basis on telecommunication sites.

• Supervise and direct a crew of 2-4 members to complete the scope of work assigned.
• Provide suggestions and recommendations for hiring, firing, and training of employees.
• Ensure that all work is completed timely and safely.
• Lead and direct a crew of 2-4 members to complete the scope of work assigned.
• Provide suggestions and recommendations for employee advancements, compensation, promotions, production, efficiency, or other status changes.
• Full understanding of a job or project scope of work (SOW) and method of procedures (MOP) and practices to perform the assigned job/project.
• Schedule employee work and work hours for assigned employees.
• Direct and plan the work of assigned employees.
• Determine proper project techniques for assigned employees.
• Maintain job records for use in managing or control.
• Work with Superintendent or Construction Manager to determine materials, equipment, and tools to be used for assigned projects.
• Reads, interprets, and builds according to design site plans and layouts.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials and supplies.
• Plans and controls the job budgets.
• Manage all data in Betacom tools (Site Manager) and customer tools.
• Ensure safety and security of employees and company assets.
• Perform inspection of entire installs. Troubleshoot problems with installs. Capture and provide closeout packages.
• Participate and assist in handling employee complaints and grievances according to company policy and lawfully.
• Participate and assist in handling employee discipline and probation according to company policy and lawfully.
• Takes full responsibility for crew safety. Ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements. Inspect all tools and rigging gear to ensure they are safe to use.
• Reports any workers' comp injuries or other incidents.
• Other closely related work may include physical tasks and menial tasks such as timesheet and other recordkeeping, completing Job Safety Analysis, adjusting equipment and tools.
• Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
• Certification with all test equipment (Anritsu sweep gear, PIM gear, fiber testing, etc.).
• Experienced with custom tower rigging techniques.
• Experienced with all manners of troubleshooting e.g., RET's, GPS antenna system, RF noise floor, TMA gain, tower light systems, VSWR, microwave systems, etc.).
• Proficient with the completion of closeout packages.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years or more of related tower and construction experience and/or training.
• Good communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
• Good computer skills. Knowledge and use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to accommodate out of town travel, if required.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• ComTrain, OSHA30, RF Awareness Training, First AID/CPR trained.
• Must have experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
• Must have experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
• RF Awareness, replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA's, connectors, and weatherproofing.
• Highly organized and be able to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Superintendent and/or Tower Construction Manager.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing in Washington for Safety Sensitive positions: Betacom will perform pre-employment drug testing for the position that you are applying for if you are made an offer, this position falls under the Safety Sensitive category for pre-employment drug testing.