A telecom tower crew foreman is somebody responsible for the safety of personnel working on telecom towers. The job of the foreman is to ensure that operatives carry out work in accordance with both company and legal standards.
IT and telecom firms need telecom tower crew foremen to supervise work on telecom towers, conduct site audits, and help crews upgrade existing hardware. Some foremen are also responsible for organizing the hours of work and estimating job costs.
A telecom tower crew foreman must also have a range of other skills. These may include experience with colocation and civil wireless construction. General requirements include customer-facing expertise, ability to work independently, and ability to use power tools.
Becoming a telecom tower crew foreman is a highly physical job. Workers must weigh less than 250 pounds, be able to lift loads above 40 pounds for six to eight hours per day and be able to climb tall structures while carrying upwards of 25 pounds.
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