Title: Tower Foreman (South Texas)

Supervisor: Wireless Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Tower Foreman is responsible for the day to day onsite supervision, safety, execution, and quality control installation of various wireless tower construction projects. Wireless tower construction projects including, but not limited to the installation, replacement, and the repair of wireless communication components per client expectations and standards. The Tower Foreman is expected to provide daily leadership, guidance, and actively train and promote learning for all crew members, including experienced technicians as well as new technicians to the industry. This position is for candidates with extensive experience in wireless construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Essential Functions

Lead, supervise, develop, and mentor a Team of up to 5 members.

Monitor all crew activities to ensure all safety practices and procedures are being followed.

Identify onsite hazards and potential safety concerns including management notification and mitigation.

Demonstrated expertise in the installation of RF components including safety, rigging, and general industry knowledge.

Read and interpret construction drawings, RFDS, and scope of work documentation.

Experience with installing and swapping booms and mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, OVPs or squids, and other RF components for multiple carriers.

Testing of new and existing equipment as needed per SOW, including sweep, PIM, and fiber testing.

Understand, capture, and communicate the required closeout documentation and photos for each specific carrier.

Other Required Skills / Abilities / Attributes:

Minimum of 4+ years of wireless telecommunication experience is required.

Minimum of 5+ years of Tower Climbing experience.

Minimum of 2+ years of Management / Supervisory / Foreman experience.

Current competent climber and rescue certification

Ability to work at heights upwards of 300 +.

Certification and knowledge of and the ability to operate test equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM and fiber testing, AAT)

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Strong written communication skills.

High level of organizational and planning abilities.

Working knowledge of project budgets, financial and labor budgets.

Working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Able to travel and work a flexible schedule

Valid drivers license with an acceptable motor vehicle record per company policies.

Able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

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.

Certifications, Licenses, and Training Required:

Competent Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification

NWSA certification is a plus

OSHA 30

First Aid and CPR

RF Awareness

Blood Borne Pathogens

Competent Rigger preferred

Expectations Aligned with KGIs Culture and Values:

Client First Mentality: There is only one boss! Our clients needs are always elevated above our own.

Kindness: No egos. Treat co-workers and clients with kindness and compassion, the way you want to be treated.

Work-Life Balance: Work hard, but maintain balance. Invest time in honorable pursuits outside of work.

Integrity Matters: Operate in an above reproach manner. Nothing is worth sacrificing our valued reputation.

Perception is Reality: No excuses. If results are coming in slow, over-communicate our proven processes.

Same Day Response: Our quick, same-day response gives peace of mind to our clients, and sets KGI up to win.

Attitude & Aptitude: Attitude outplays aptitude. We hire people that our clients boast about.

Polite Persistence: Never quit! Exhaust all options to achieve the desired targets of our clients.