Telecommunications Tower Antenna, Line Lead

Role Overview

• Assist the Foreman in leading and providing work direction to staff.
• Direct the completion of daily tasks per SOW.
• Identify and report observations which affect the project schedule, budget, quality and safety and completion, including scope of work changes.
• Communicate the daily goals with the crew and delegate tasks to crew members appropriately to their skill set.
• Provide feedback on performance.
• Submit all required daily/weekly/monthly reports and documents (JSA, receipts, inspections, audits, other documents as assigned).
• Approve all daily time sheets for the crew.
• Coordinate management tasks with the Construction Manager.
• Ensure team members follow safety requirements and plans, work safely, and properly wear PPE.
• Verify all materials needed to complete the work are at the job site when needed, identify missing materials, work with CM’s to get any missing materials needed to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Inventory job site materials at the beginning and end of each project.
• Ensure truck, trailer, tools, and equipment are inspected and used properly, kept organized and in working condition.
• Ensure the job site is clean and safe while working each day onsite, and when the job is completed.
• Perform crew and team member duties when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 – 3 years of related experience as a Tower Technician 2 or Antenna Line Lead
• Basic technical understanding of the work being managed and performed by the team.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, math and reasoning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workflow changes.
• Ability to provide work direction and lead crew members with differing backgrounds, skills and personalities.
• Ability to prepare and schedule step-by-step action plans.
• Able to perform trade specific tasks and operate tools and equipment as needed.
• Willing to climb 250+ feet in all weather conditions
• Understanding of radio frequency, wireless systems including RRH’s, antennas, Diplexers, TMA’s, 4G & 5G networks, and familiarity with all carrier standards
• Experience and knowledge of Video Quality Audits (VQA’s) and closeout standards
• Ability to perform job site PIM, SWEEP, OTDR tests, and other troubleshooting as needed
• Ability to install, decommission, assemble, and modify telecom equipment.
• Ability to prepare radios, set RET’s, azimuths, down tilts, pull wire, build/test jumpers, and terminate coax and line voltages
• Understands specific cable routing including proficiency in cable management/layout
• Ability to work out of aerial lift equipment
• Basic knowledge of crane and of crane signals.
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics and SOW
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, clearly and succinctly through spoken and written forms with peers, management, and customers.
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Ability to learn and use Premise provided software.
• Working knowledge of construction, quality, safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Specific certifications and licensing, as needed
• Competent Climber
• OSHA
• CPR
• DOT Medical Card (Don’t have a DOT Medical Card yet? No problem—just be able to obtain one)
• Ability to travel 75% of the time, and stay overnight at remote job sites as needed.