Tower Crew Lead
SBA Communications · Alpharetta, GA
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Alpharetta, GA
Job highlights
- Supervise tower construction and crew activities daily.
- Ensure quality construction and timely project completion.
- Manage subcontractors and ensure safety compliance.
- Coordinate materials, inspections, and client representatives.
- Requires physical ability to climb and travel extensively.
About the role
Tower Crew Lead
SBA Communications is a global leader in wireless communication infrastructure, connecting millions worldwide. We are seeking innovative individuals to join our dynamic team, driven by a "Team First" culture and a shared sense of ownership. We offer comprehensive benefits including financial, mental, and personal growth support.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise and perform daily construction duties to ensure quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services.
- Oversee subcontractors and job site personnel to complete assigned scopes of work.
- Inspect and approve all subcontractor work and coordinate with local authorities for required inspections.
- Plan, prioritize, and mobilize staff, materials, and subcontractors to meet project schedules, while keeping the Construction Supervisor informed of progress and concerns.
- Identify all necessary materials and resources, coordinate their delivery, and ensure they meet construction schedules.
- Compile and ensure completion of construction "punch list" items prior to customer inspection and finalize all inspections to close projects.
- Assign tasks to crew members and perform civil or tower construction activities, including stacking towers, testing, positioning antennas, installing antennas, and running coax.
- Ensure assigned tasks are completed in a timely and high-quality manner, and train/assist employees in task completion.
- Professionally interact with client representatives and maintain/enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices, including daily jobsite safety inspections and immediate stoppage of unsafe work.
- Must be available to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours, and complete all SBA's Tower U training classes.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years of tower construction experience, including the ability to read blueprints, details, and specifications.
- Knowledge of Test Equipment (Sweep, PIM & Fiber) and certifications in each, plus knowledge of standard knots.
- Alternatively, 2+ years of 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.
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Domestic Travel required 90% of the time and ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level.
- Valid Government Issued Driver's License and MDOT Medical Physical Required.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Ability to hear, understand, and respond to verbal requests.
- 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.
- Ability to stoop, bend, reach, stretch, walk, stand, and climb.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work on job sites in remote locations for extended periods.
- Work is performed outdoors with exposure to weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and radiation, near mechanical parts, and in high, precarious places with very loud noise levels.
- Drug test required for safety-sensitive positions.
Key skills/competency
- Tower Construction
- Leadership
- Safety Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Subcontractor Management
- Material Coordination
- Team Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Communication
Skills & topics
- Tower Crew Lead
- Tower Construction
- Wireless Infrastructure
- Team Lead
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Management
- Safety Management
- Telecommunications
- Field Operations
- SBA Communications
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of tower construction experience, leadership roles, and certifications like NWSA/TTT-1. Quantify achievements in project completion and safety compliance.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your knowledge of blueprints, test equipment (Sweep, PIM, Fiber), and standard knots. Mention proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrate physical readiness: Clearly state your ability to climb to 500 feet and meet physical demands, including operating a CMV and passing a medical physical.
- Highlight leadership and safety: Detail your experience leading teams, managing subcontractors, and enforcing OSHA safety practices. Mention your availability for overtime and travel.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with project planning, problem-solving on-site, client interactions, and your understanding of SBA's "Team First" culture.
Technical preparation
Study blueprints, details, and specifications.,Review test equipment protocols (Sweep, PIM, Fiber).,Practice Microsoft Office Suite skills.,Familiarize yourself with standard construction knots.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you ensured crew safety.,How do you manage subcontractor performance?,Explain your process for coordinating site materials.,How do you motivate a construction crew?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career path for a Tower Crew Lead at SBA Communications?
- As a Tower Crew Lead at SBA Communications, you'll gain extensive experience in managing construction projects and teams. Success in this role can lead to opportunities in Construction Supervision, Project Management, or specialized roles within our operational teams, depending on your performance and development goals.
- Does SBA Communications offer training for the Tower Crew Lead role?
- Yes, SBA Communications provides specific training for this role, including "Tower U" classes. Successful completion of these training programs is a requirement for the position, ensuring you have the necessary skills and knowledge.
- What kind of travel is expected for the Tower Crew Lead position?
- The Tower Crew Lead position requires significant domestic travel, approximately 90% of the time. You must be able to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level and be comfortable working on job sites in remote locations for extended periods.
- What are the physical requirements for a Tower Crew Lead at SBA Communications?
- Candidates must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet. The role involves standing 90% of the day, with requirements for stooping, bending, reaching, stretching, walking, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle is also a requirement.
- How does SBA Communications prioritize safety for its Tower Crew Leads?
- Safety is paramount at SBA Communications. Tower Crew Leads are responsible for maintaining and enforcing all SBA and OSHA safety practices, performing daily job site safety inspections, and are empowered to immediately stop work when unsafe conditions or practices are identified.
- What benefits does SBA Communications offer to a Tower Crew Lead?
- SBA Communications offers a comprehensive benefits package, including financial well-being programs like an Employee Ownership Program (RSU awards), 401K with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We also prioritize mental and personal well-being with a Health Concierge service, generous PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and wellness reimbursements.
- What certifications are beneficial for a Tower Crew Lead applicant at SBA Communications?
- While a High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years of tower construction experience are primary, a NWSA/TTT-1 Certification (written and practical) can be beneficial, especially if combined with 2+ years of tower construction background and 1+ years of leadership experience. Certifications in specific Test Equipment like Sweep, PIM, and Fiber are also valuable.
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