Telecommunications Tower Foreman $40 - $50 per hour - Calgary or Spruce Grove, AB
Are you an experienced Tower Technician or Lead hand ready to take the reins and run a top-tier crew?
Do you have a strong background in wireless and cell site construction, maintenance, and retrofitting?
Are you comfortable working at heights and expert in troubleshooting transmission faults using RF and DC drawings?
Are you looking for a role that rewards leadership with a company truck, generous LOA, paid travel, and top-tier wages?
If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our client, a national leader in telecommunications and wireless infrastructure, is seeking two experienced Foremen to lead crews out of either their Calgary or Spruce Grove facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role for a safety-first professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and team management.
As a Tower Foreman, you will meet daily at the shop, manage company assets, and drive your crew to project sites across the region while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Calgary, AB or Spruce Grove, AB (Travel required)
Schedule: Full-Time Overtime after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week (Foreman on the clock for driving)
Environment: Outdoors / Heights / Telecom Infrastructure Construction & Retrofit
Wage: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour (Based on experience) + Weekly Pay
Advantages
What's in it for you?
- Top Industry Pay: Competitive rate of $40.00 – $50.00/hr with OT after 8/day or 40/week
- Travel Allowance: $200/day Paid Out Living Allowance (LOA) + paid travel time
- Company Vehicle: Foreman crew truck provided for daily travel to/from shop
- Comprehensive Benefits: Manulife package covering Dental, Vision, and STD (negotiable immediate coverage for Foreman candidates)
- Financial Perks: RRSP Matching program, Real-Time Bonuses, and annual cash Safety Incentives
- Fully Equipped: All tools provided in-house, full PPE, plus a $200 Boot Allowance
- Time Off & Training: Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Days, and fully Paid Safety Training
- Career Growth: National opportunities with a stable, growing industry leader
Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
- Crew Leadership: Direct, supervise, and mentor a cell site crew across construction, maintenance, and retrofitting projects.
- Tower Operations: Work safely at heights, climbing and building towers alongside your crew while overseeing rigging and installations.
- Asset & Equipment Management: Maintain accountability for company equipment, tools, trailers, and the designated crew truck.
- Technical Oversight: Interpret engineered, RF, and DC drawings to direct installations and perform advanced troubleshooting to resolve transmission faults.
- Safety Leadership: Drive a strict safety-first culture on-site, ensuring 100% compliance with safe work practices and safety plans.
- Quality & Daily Operations: Meet at the shop daily, transport crew to job sites, ensure exceptional build quality, and maintain positive relationships with clients and co-workers.
Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?
- Industry Experience: Strong background in wireless and cell site installation with direct experience in tower climbing and structural building/retrofits (industry experience strongly preferred).
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record leading, managing, and taking accountability for field crews.
- Technical Skills: Mechanically inclined with demonstrated proficiency reading RF/DC engineered drawings and locating complex transmission faults.
- Requirements: Valid Canadian Driver’s License, clean driving record, physical fitness for outdoor work at heights, and willingness to travel.
- Soft Skills: Excellent written/verbal communication, reliable, trustworthy, and a safety-focused mindset.
Summary
If you are an experienced Tower Specialist looking for a stable leadership role with exceptional pay, paid travel, and full support out of Calgary or Spruce Grove, AB, please apply today!
How to apply?
1. Apply directly to this posting.
2. Email your resume to
[email protected] – please include "Tower Foreman - AB" in the subject line.
3. Create a profile and apply through our website at Randstad.ca.
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