Tower Foreman

at Wisper ISP in Mascoutah, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Wisper ISP is a leading wireless Internet provider with offices located in Illinois and Missouri. At Wisper we believe in building leaders within all levels of our company. Wisper is growing at a rapid pace.

We are looking for employees that exemplify our core values. If you love doing all you can for the customer, want to grow by collaborating with your co-workers, don’t stop until you have found that perfect solution, love learning and are just an all around great person, we want you on our team!

Wisper is seeking a full-time nonexempt Tower Foreman to join our Tower Construction Team.

We are seeking a Tower Foreman to perform installations as well as test, analyze and troubleshoot problems within our wireless network with minimal guidance for tasks performed.

The Tower Foreman will also be responsible for leading teams on-site and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining safety.

Tower Foreman

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Successfully complete all Tower Tech Tier 1-3 qualifications within 60 days of hire
Scope of Work creation and execution including creating required parts lists for non-network Tower equipment
Sign off on Billing of Materials and communicate any material issues before deployment
Efficiently understand & use in-house sytems for project management
Coordinate and schedule tower work with Tier 3 Tower Techs and Department Manager
Train and mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tower Techs
Timely completion of any assigned administrative tasks
Oversee up to two Tower crews at a time including any subcontractors working on-site
Execute New Site Builds on time and within budget
Coordinate Civil work and tower work on site
Effectively perform punch walks both internal and external
Facilitate Close of Project documentation for each site completed
Communicate any issues on-site to management with possible solutions
Work with Networking to ensure site connectivity.
Requirements for Position

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum of 1 year demonstrated experience in a Tower Tech Tier 3 role or equivalent
Must be able to climb up to 750ft while adhering to all safety procedures
Proven crew leadership experience
Experience rigging and mounting tower mounted equipment
Current valid Driver’s license and ability to be added to the Company auto insurance policy
Weekend, after-hours, and on-call rotation work availability is required
Travel within the Network with adherance to the Travel Time Policies as stated in Wisper Employee Handbook
Regular and predictable attendance
Desired Skills & Competencies

Experience with CAD welding
Experience with CC and ATC closeout procedure
Familiarity with wireless equipment
Personal accountability in prioritization
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
Possess a desire to learn, supported with a love of technology
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Fast-paced, environment with multiple changes to schedules and fluctuating priorities
Comfortable working at extreme heights and in confined spaces
Work is performed primarily out in the field in an outdoor setting
Field work is completed in all weather conditions
Must pass a background check, MVR & drug screen
Physical Requirements:
Light: Lifting 0-10 lbs. Moderate: Lifting 0-25 lbs. X-Heavy: Lifting 25+ lbs

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties, or be a safety concern.

Key to show % of time requirements necessary to perform essential functions—0%= Zero (O) 1-35%= Little (L) 36-70%= Moderate (M) 71-100%= Great (G)

M – Bending/Stooping
M – Reaching above/below waist
L – Pushing/pulling movements
G – Climbing stairs/ladders
M – Standing
L – Sitting
M – Walking
L – Kneeling
L – Lifting
0 – Taste/smell
L – Keyboard
L – Color/Depth Perception
M – Fine hand & finger movements
G – Operate motor vehicle
M – Operate various Equipment

DISCLAIMER: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer for any employee or applicant, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. We are a drug-free work environment. Employment with the Company is contingent on the successful completion of a drug test, reference check, and MVR check (when applicable). DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that different tasks be performed as assigned.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/wisperisp/jobs/1590832-451397