Tower Foreman

Tower Foreman – Qual Tek

Join the mission‑driven team delivering critical telecommunications and recovery solutions.

$33.00/hr – $40.00/hr

• Supervise daily activities of tower crews, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity on all projects.
• Climb and perform work on communication towers and elevated structures up to 500 ft.
• Serve as on‑site safety leader, enforcing safety protocols and facilitating briefings.
• Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of antennas, radios, hybrid cables, connectors, and mounts.
• Interpret construction documents and RF specifications, ensuring accurate installation per scope.
• Manage job site logistics, materials, schedules, and documentation.
• Perform advanced testing and troubleshooting (sweep, fiber, PIM).
• Ensure proper rigging, hoisting, and climbing equipment safety and inspection.
• Conduct quality assurance checks, completing work according to customer and company standards.
• Track on‑site inventory and materials, refreshing supplies as needed.
• Maintain rigging, hoisting, and climbing equipment safety compliance.
• Communicate job status, issues, and changes to management.
• Complete required documentation (daily reports, safety observations, quality checklists, site photos).
• Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and a clean job site.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate tower technicians at all levels.
• Travel regularly to job sites, including overnight stays.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or related trade school education.
• Five years of experience in wireless tower construction, maintenance, or field services.
• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews and deliver high‑quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Competent Climber/Rescue Certification from an accredited institution.
• OSHA 30 Construction Training Card.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Competent Rigging and Hoisting Certification.
• Other relevant certifications (NWSA, Hazcom, Bloodborne Pathogen, RF Safety, etc.) as required by scope of work.

• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Expert knowledge of wireless communication infrastructure and equipment, construction techniques, and safety protocols.
• Proficient in tower climbing, rigging, antenna and line installation, and advanced testing.
• Ability to interpret RF data, construction drawings, and customer specifications.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.

• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and team‑building skills.
• Detail oriented with focus on safety, quality, and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem‑solver who adapts to changing priorities on site.
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently.
• Encourages continuous improvement and process enhancement.

• Pass pre‑employment screening, background, and drug testing.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Climb vertically, pull body weight, and work at heights up to 500 ft, for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 lb regularly.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp materials and tools with both hands.
• Work long hours in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions.
• Stand, walk, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Wear personal protective equipment (fall protection harness, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves).
• Climb while wearing a safety harness, maintaining combined body weight between 130 lb and 310 lb per industry fall protection standards.
• Fit to perform tower rescues and participate in safety drills and training exercises.
• Work in confined spaces and at varying elevations.
• Work long and unpredictable hours.
• Travel away from home up to 75 % of the time, including weekends and extended travel.

Medical, dental, vision, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary accident/critical illness/hospital indemnity, flexible spending accounts, EAP, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid sick time, company holidays, paid parental leave, referral program, discount program, legal assistance.

All job requirements are subject to revision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact us.