Construction Top Hand

The individual will be responsible for assisting with the field execution of construction projects for the Construction and Maintenance Department in the telecommunications vertical. Positional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the tower foreman with conducting telecommunication tower construction and maintenance, troubleshooting, and directing field personnel while ensuring quality work in compliance with project design and safety requirements. The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of tower construction experience.

The Top Hand will be required to assist the Foreman with executing the day-to-day aspects of construction projects and field crews. Positional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to assist with safely directing field crews and perform ground and aerial construction work for telecommunication structures
• Knowledge of tower components, tower connections, and foundations including the ability to read and understand construction documents and plans
• Possess strong verbal communication skills
• Strictly obey and assist the Foreman with enforcing safety in accordance with company, client, industry, and governmental regulations and policies
• Ability to troubleshoot site specific field issues
• Knowledge of rigging techniques and principles including the ability to adhere to rigging plans
• Provide hands-on training to field crews under the direction of the Foreman
• Ability to operate equipment and possess the ability to identify materials, tools, and specialty equipment required to complete project scopes
• Assist the Foreman with housekeeping to maintain well-organized, clean, and secure project sites, vehicles, trailers, toolboxes, and equipment
• Ability to work well with your hands

Due to the nature and limited timelines of most projects, the selected candidate(s) should be willing and capable of exhibiting the work ethic and social ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment where timely communication with co-workers is paramount