Further Enterprise Solutions (www.furtherllc.com) is a leading source of technical engineering, end-to-end turnkey solutions, and software development services in the rapidly expanding telecom industry. Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has grown to become a trusted partner, delivering innovative solutions for Tier 1 telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering rapid response and a local presence for our clients and their teams!

Job Title: Tower Foreman

Expected Project Duration: Ongoing and full-time opportunity

Location: Central PA

Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate as a Foreman in the installation, maintenance, and de-installation of all aspects of wireless cell site foundations, including grounding conduits, electrical installations, site de-installation of antennas, coax, and BTS cabinets
• Perform lead responsibilities and effectively interface with all levels of management, staff, and customer requirements
• Conducting performance checks and regular maintenance - maintaining, repairing, and occasionally installing various cell tower types
• Complete assigned tasks within project scope accurately and efficiently
• Must be able to work at heights 0’ to 500+’; maintain efficient weatherproofing, grounding, and rigging techniques
• Participate in and carry out installation, repair, modification, optimization, or acceptance test procedures of wireless infrastructures and electrical equipment
• Install all types of connectors
• Maintain proper installation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques
• Performing additional maintenance or upgrades on out of season equipment
• Facilitate teaching crew members proper techniques in top and bottom of cell site
• Learn how to analyze and interpret site data
• Skilled with test equipment (Sweeps, PIM, Fiber, Microwave, etc.)
• Isolate basic hardware, software, and air interface malfunctions utilizing various test equipment on multiple products and technologies
• Ability to travel for multiple days with Per Diem depending on the project
• Working knowledge of cell site service monitors, RF test equipment, Fiber, and PIM equipment
• Performing additional maintenance or upgrades on equipment
• Perform Job Safety Analysis, promote team safety and proper PPE with risk mitigation
• Computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook)
• Prioritize and organize work to maximize time efficiency with given deadlines
• Identify essential materials and tools to carry out scope of work according to client and industry methods of procedures (MOP)
• Conducting performance checks and regular maintenance
• Working with a crew and responding to service calls promptly
• Tiger Team

Success Criteria:

• Previous Tower Tech III or Foreman experience is highly preferred
• Responsible for leading, supervising and mentoring a team of up to 6 members
• Proven construction (civil and RF) skills, understanding scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and deliverable management
• Climbing Safety & Rescue Certification (assistance will be provided for renewals)
• Read, implement, redline RFDS and site CDs
• Knowledge of relevant electronic, mechanical, and electrical components
• Outstanding work ethic, punctual and on time - sets the pace as the crew leader
• Must be a professional, reliable, and trustworthy individual
• High level of organization and scheduling abilities
• Desire to succeed and learn new skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a field construction crew
• Acute attention to detail and construction quality
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Understand and enforce compliance with FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations and standards
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screen

Education, work experience and necessary skills & attributes:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
• Climbing structures and or operating lifts for prolonged periods.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining 100% safety awareness
• Perform technical scopes of work with hands and tools per client specifications and standing for at least 8 hours while standing either on the ground or up on a tower
• Lifting heavy objects and stretching above your head
• Calculate figures and amounts and understand rigging techniques
• Travel to projects in the market area

Certification Preferred:

• OSHA 10 or 30
• RF Technician Awareness Certification
• CPR/First Aid
• Manlift/Aerial Platform
• Competent Climber & Rescuer

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