TOWER TECHNICIAN FOREMAN - NY

Bluewave Communication is taking America’s information infrastructure by storm and needs best-in-class talent to continue driving our national growth! Who is Bluewave? Bluewave is a well-established telecommunication construction company expanding into the Florida market. Our cutting-edge approach to complex projects is what sets us above the rest. Why Join Bluewave? Small business with a big business personality Local in our markets and proud of it! Aggressive business plan aimed at strategic growth for all employees. Work/Life Balance Paid training & front-line technologies/equipment. Competitive benefits Joining Bluewave means joining a company that is 100% dedicated to its people. It means joining a smart, tenacious, committed, work-hard-play-hard team that is committed to the success of Bluewave, our clients, and each other. We are not looking to hire someone who just wants a job, we are looking for someone who wants a career. If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at our company. Position Details Leadership position directing all project specific tower technicians ensuring safety, quality, and timeliness. Bluewave is looking for person to motivate high-performing teams taking on the largest and most impactful projects for out clients. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project. Coordinate delivery and off-loading of towers, materials, generators and shelters. Assign tasks to fellow crew members and perform civil or tower construction activities such as (These preceding items are civil construction activities), stacking towers, testing, positioning antennas, installing antennas, running coax, etc. Schedule and coordinate with all local authorities for required inspections. Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing and mobilizing staff, materials and subcontractors to meet progression schedule. Ensure project manager is apprised of construction progress, concerns and deviations from plans or established schedule. Coordinate resources to meet construction schedules. Inspect and approve all sub-contractor's work. Identify construction "punch list" of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection. Finalize all inspections to close project. Ensure tasks assigned to crew are completed in timely, quality manner. Train and assist employees in completing tasks. Professionally interact with client’s representatives. May maintain and enforce all BCI and OSHA safety practices, perform daily jobsite safety inspections on equipment prior to operation. Immediately stops work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist. Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours. Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of BCI’s Tower training classes. Other projects and duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education And/or Experience High School or GED required. 3+ years tower construction background required, Or 2 years tower construction background and TTT-1 Certification, both written and practical. At least 1 year of Supervisory experience. Must be computer proficient, having demonstrated intermediate knowledge and ability to work with MS Word and Excel. Able to read blueprints, details, and specifications. Cad-weld or other thermo-weld training helpful. Has demonstrated knowledge of Test Equipment, Sweep, PIM & Fiber, and Certification in each. Has demonstrated knowledge of standard knots, Pass N.A.T.E. Tower Climbers Exam. Successfully complete BCI Tower and Safety Training. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Drivers License required. Must be able to meet BCI MVR criteria with approved driver status. Valid (Medical Examiners Certificate DOT Card) required. OSHA 30 Certification can be obtained via successful completion of BCI training class. Not required but preferred: (BCI will train as required) NWSA – TTT I, II, or III Gin Pole Certified Competent Climber / Rigging RF Awareness Fall protection / Rescue. Physical Demands Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone. Visual ability correctable to 20/20. Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Standing 90% of the day. Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone. Ability to stoop and bend. Ability to reach and stretch. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Ability to walk, stand, bend, and climb. Ability to work on job site in remote location for extended periods of time. Work Environment Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Risk of electrical shock and radiation. Work near mechanical parts. May work in high, precarious places. Very loud noise levels equivalent to earth moving equipment and jack hammers. Ability to stay on the road up to 100 percent of the time. Job Type Full-time Salary We will not solicit our compensation. Compensation packages are based on experience and production. Bluewave prides themselves on being a market leader in compensation. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Holidays 401K and Match Referral program Health Saving Account Bonus Pay Weekly Per Diem

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