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$5,000 Sign on / Retention Bonus! Hiring Tower Climbers for all positions. Illinois and Michigan

Tech I, Tech II, Top Hand, & Foreman. Locations include Illinois & Michigan. Travel required within state or border states. Crews are typically out of town during the week within specified market with weekends optional. Competitive hourly rates with overtime. All accommodations paid for by company while traveling including daily meal per diem.

Benefits: 80/20 employee and dependents including Health & Dental!

BONUS INCENTIVES:

$5,000 Sign on / retention bonus for Tech II, Top Hands, and Foreman

$2,000 Referral Bonus for Tech II, Top Hands, and Foreman

All employment opportunities are contingent on Background check and must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen

www.americancellllc.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $33.00 per hour

Telecommunication Tower Foreman

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’s
Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights
As a Foreman you will be working in a team environment assisting with projects, which may include new builds, site mods, water tanks, roof tops, or similar industry projects
Responsible for leading, supervising and mentoring a team of up to 6 members
Detailed daily reporting to PM/CM as well as submitting daily timesheets for crew(s)
Thorough understanding and strict adherence to the applicable governing body’s (ASME/OSHA/ANSI/Etc...) safety and regulations
Thorough understanding and strict adherence to Thayer Power & Communication's Safety Policies and Practices
Follow instructions to accomplish assigned work in a safe, timely and accurate manner
Maintain proper use of company vehicles, equipment, and other assigned assets
Read customer drawings, RFDS, structural documents and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
Work with Project Manager and Construction Manager to meet schedules and budgets
Perform lead responsibilities effectively interfacing with all levels of management, staff, and customers while on site to provide real time updates as well as troubleshoot and problem solve
Pick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.
Review and/or create Bill of Materials (BOMs) needed for each project site to ensure accuracy and completeness
Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively
Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention
Perform PIM, Sweep, & Fiber testing on site as well as antenna alignment
Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary
Ability and willingness to train team members
Other duties as assigned

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Strong Safety knowledge and background within the telecommunications tower industry with dedication to Zero incident or accidents

Valid driver’s license required

5+ years of tower climbing experience
2+ years of management/supervisory experience
OSHA 30 preferred
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education
Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification
Ability to work at heights upwards of 300’ +.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers
Preferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, Dish
Preferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).
Awareness of general accounting/costing practices
Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z and fiber testing)
PIM/Sweep certification preferred from Anritsu, Kaelus, or like
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Able to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule ( i.e. Travel throughout week and home only on weekends)
Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use

Other Duties as Assigned: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

Walk, crawl or kneel / use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders, stairs or other elevated/ fixed structures for extended periods of time
Sit, stand, drive and climb for extended periods of time
Work at times may be in extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, snow, rain, high winds throughout the year and 4 seasons
Lift and/or move a minimum of 50lbs regularly
Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
Wear safety equipment: as per OSHA/MSHA/ANSI requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, required PPE for elevated work, fire retardant clothing, protective eye wear, etc.
Be safety and customer-focused, without exception