Crew Leader, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Tower Communications Expert, LLC | Full time

Burr Ridge, United States | Posted on 12/15/2022

Tower Communications Expert (TCE) is a leader in the telecommunications industry offering top quality telecommunication services for our clients (  ).

We construct, service, and maintain telecommunications towers better than anyone else and you can see it in everything we do. Doing things right the first time and challenging everyone of our employees to exceed industry standards for safety, quality, performance, and customer service are what makes us different. We continuously improve ourselves through training, innovation, and our relentless drive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.

The Crew Leader directs all tower technicians on the job site and ensures the timeliness, quality, and safety of the project. Candidates must have 2-3 years of tower technician experience and the ability to manage crews.

• Plan, delegate tasks, direct and supervise entire crew (leadership and management skills)
• Conduct pre-project meetings and complete all required paperwork
• Assess safety hazards and ensure all work is performed following all safety rules and regulations
• Effectively train and mentor crew members
• Direct successful completion of all scope of work assigned according to construction requirements and quality standards, and within the time frame allotted
• Provide troubleshooting and support for integration tasks
• Perform administrative tasks including timesheet submittals, daily reports, expense reports, materials list, etc.
• Perform punch-walks and submit close out package information
• Take responsibility and care for all company equipment, vehicles, and tools
• Investigate and report all accidents/incidents to management and safety department; suggest and implement corrective actions
• Contribute to performance reviews for crews, motivate, and provide constructive feedback

• Ability to work with advanced hand/power tools, testing equipment, alignment tools
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to lead the crew to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Basic computer skills
• 1 year cell site construction experience installing various carriers
• Must be RF Awareness, CPR/FIRST AID, OSHA 10/30, Comtrain (or equivalent) certified
• Ability to read SA and other paperwork
• Must have necessary work tools for Crew Leader position
• Must be able to travel away from home for up to 3-6 weeks at a time
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record or CDL
• Ability to operate truck and trailer

• Must be able to climb and work on the towers, poles, buildings (no fear of heights)
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 70 pounds
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully
• Must be able to work in inclement weather (snow, rain, heat, high winds, etc.), long hours and variety of shifts (including night work)
• Must be able to pass ongoing drug screen testing

• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Six (6) Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Three (3) Sick days per year
• Vacation Program, Starting with 1 week first year
• 401K, non-company matching
• Exciting social scene and lively
• Robust Referral Program!
• Vast advancement opportunities through our Training and Career development programs