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Telecommunications Civil Foreman

cedsysChicago, Illinois, United States
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

High School Diploma required. First Aid & CPR certification preferred; training will be provided if necessary. Extensive experience in cell site construction, testing, and troubleshooting/maintenance. Detail-oriented with strong leadership skills to guide technicians effectively. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About the job

Join our innovative telecommunications startup as we spearhead the infrastructure deployment for 5G Networks! At cedsys, we are dedicated to providing strategic and efficient support for nationwide 5G implementation, empowering OEMs and operators to enhance connectivity across their networks.

The Civil Foreman will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing various construction tasks related to cell site deployments, fiber and coaxial cable installations, antenna setups, and RF testing and troubleshooting. This position is ideally suited for candidates with robust experience in cell site construction. The Foreman will be responsible for closely supervising the installation and testing of cell sites, leading experienced technicians, training new team members, and ensuring safe and productive job sites. Attention to detail and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize daily activities for the crew, assigning tasks as necessary.
  • Monitor crew activities, ensuring adherence to safety policies and company procedures.
  • Interpret and execute plans, site layouts, and tower schematics effectively.
  • Create rigging plans as required.
  • Install and maintain mounts, platforms, antennas, RRU’s, TMA, and other related equipment on towers and rooftops to enhance cellular networks.
  • Oversee the installation and maintenance of coaxial and DC power/fiber optic transmission lines.
  • Manage the installation and maintenance of microwave equipment.
  • Conduct testing of new and existing equipment, including sweep, PIM, and fiber testing.
  • Install ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.
  • Set up underground and in-building conduits for electrical and backhaul circuits.
  • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as snow, rain, and fluctuating temperatures.
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure customer satisfaction.

Physical Demands

To excel in this position, employees must meet specific physical requirements, which include frequent standing, using hands for handling and feeling, reaching, climbing, talking, and hearing. Occasionally, tasks may require walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception is essential.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required.
  • First Aid & CPR certification preferred; training will be provided if necessary.
  • Extensive experience in cell site construction, testing, and troubleshooting/maintenance.
  • Detail-oriented with strong leadership skills to guide technicians effectively.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About cedsys

cedsys is a forward-thinking telecommunications startup committed to deploying the infrastructure necessary for robust nationwide 5G networks. We focus on delivering strategic support to OEMs and operators, helping to enhance connectivity and drive innovation across the telecommunications landscape.

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