Tower Crew Lead

Job Overview

A Tower Crew Lead supervises and performs construction duties on a daily basis to ensure quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services. The role includes supervising subcontractors and site personnel, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Inspect and approve all sub‑contractor work.
• Schedule and coordinate with local authorities for required inspections.
• Plan, prioritize, and mobilize staff, materials, and subcontractors to meet progression schedules.
• Keep Construction Supervisor apprised of progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or schedule.
• Identify materials and resources needed to complete projects and coordinate delivery and off‑loading of towers, generators, and shelters.
• Create and complete construction "punch lists" and ensure all items are remedied before customer inspection.
• Finalize inspections to close projects.
• Assign tasks to crew members; perform civil or tower construction activities such as stacking towers, testing, positioning antennas, installing antennas, running coax, and more.
• Ensure tasks are completed in a timely, quality manner.
• Train and assist employees in completing tasks.
• Interact professionally with client representatives.
• Maintain and enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices; perform daily job‑site safety inspections.
• Immediately stop work when unsafe practices or conditions exist.
• Work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours.
• Complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U training classes.
• Perform any other projects and duties as assigned.

• H.S. Diploma/GED and 5+ years tower construction background, with the ability to read blueprints, details, and specifications; knowledge of test equipment (Sweep, PIM, Fiber) and relevant certifications; knowledge of standard knots.
• OR 2+ years tower construction background with NWSA/TTT‑1 Certification (written and practical) and 1+ years of leadership experience.
• English language fluency required.
• Physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Domestic travel up to 90% of the time and ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level.
• Valid government‑issued driver’s license.
• Must meet physical demands described below and be able to work in remote locations for extended periods.

• Hear, understand, and respond to verbal requests in person and over the telephone.
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• Stand and work 90% of the day; stoop, bend, reach, and stretch as needed.
• Lift up to 75 pounds.
• Walk, stand, bend, and climb regularly on job sites in remote locations.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, electrical shock, radiation, mechanical parts, high‑precise work, and very loud noise levels (earth‑moving equipment, jack hammers).

• Global Ownership Program – Annual RSU awards for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
• Dedicated Health Concierge service.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and wellness reimbursement program.