Company Overview
Since 1994, Diversified Fall Protection (DFP) has been a full-service fall protection provider and trusted partner, dedicated to making workplaces safer. Our core purpose is simple yet powerful: Saving Lives. As safety-minded professionals, we deliver integrated fall protection solutions with a focus on reducing risk and keeping workers safe.
At DFP, we believe that being Easy to Work With isn’t just a pledge — it’s a principle we live by every day. Guided by our Core Values — Resolven, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground — we strive to build trust with our customers, industry partners, and each other.
Everything we do is driven by the belief that the worker is at the center of our brand. When faced with decisions, we ask: Which choice ensures that a worker makes it home at the end of the day? Our culture, commitment, and creative expression all serve this core purpose, often reflected in the message we stand behind: #NoFalls.
Position Summary
The Lead Installation Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently fabricating, inspecting, and installing fall protection systems in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and budgeted timeframes. This position oversees Installation Technicians and local contract labor at job sites to support safe, productive, and high-quality project completion. The role requires strong communication, professionalism, adaptability, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a customer service-focused approach when working with clients, coworkers, project managers, contractors, and other trades. The Lead Installation Technician must be able to respond effectively to changing site conditions while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality. This is a full-time position with the opportunity for regular overtime and requires weekly travel of up to 95% of working hours based on jobsite locations. This position is critical to the company’s ability to meet customer needs by supporting the successful implementation of fall protection safety systems that help protect workers at heights.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain equipment, tools, vehicles, and related resources to ensure availability, proper function, and safe operating condition.
- Transport tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to job sites and safely mobilize them while onsite.
- Operate company-owned and rental vehicles safely and in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively, both verbally and electronically, with project managers, clients, coworkers, contractors, and other trades to complete projects and work orders safely and on schedule.
- Assist team members and other personnel as needed to support the timely and successful completion of assigned work.
- Read and interpret building plans, engineered drawings, blueprints, and related project documentation.
- Compare actual site conditions with engineered drawings, identify discrepancies, coordinate with onsite trades as needed, and communicate issues or changes to project management.
- Perform basic math calculations required for layout, measurement, fabrication, and installation activities.
- Supervise and oversee small teams of employees and/or contract labor at the jobsite to promote safety, productivity, quality, and accountability.
- Perform quality control checks and support standardization throughout all phases of installation.
- Proactively monitor project progress, track assigned tasks, take necessary action to support completion, and provide daily progress updates to project management.
- Provide client training on proper system use upon completion of installation.
- Train new employees on company safety requirements, installation processes, procedures, and jobsite expectations.
- Regularly lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds for material mobilization and system installation.
- Perform work at heights, including rooftops, elevated platforms, and other elevated work areas, using required fall protection and personal protective equipment when appropriate safeguards are not otherwise in place.
- Access rooftops and elevated work areas by aerial lift, ladder, platform, or other approved means, and safely mobilize materials in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in the same or related field
- Trade school graduate and/or higher-level education
- Advanced knowledge of hand tools and general construction practices
- 2+ years’ experience operating small cranes and boom trucks
- Strong commitment to safety and ability to follow established procedures and instructions
- Willingness and ability to work at heights in varying field conditions, including rooftops over 50 feet and extreme temperatures
- Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs. and meeting PPE requirements (PPE provided)
- Flexible and adaptable to schedule changes, travel demands (up to 95%), and dynamic job site conditions
- Reliable transportation to job sites and airports; must possess a smartphone capable of running required apps (e.g., Outlook, Teams, HCMToGo)
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with strong customer service focus and leadership potential
- Field construction means and methods background
- Experience with ironworking tools: mag drills, port-a-band, drill, etc.
- Experience with scissor lifts, aerial lifts, forklifts
- Eagerness to learn field construction methods and contribute positively to a team-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Fabrication, installation and/or construction-related experience
- AISC Steel Construction, foundations, Hilti anchor knowledge
- OSHA/ANSI Fall Protection standards knowledge
Pre-Employment Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Ability to Insure
- Criminal Justice Background Check (state and federal)
- Drug Test (5-panel)
- E-Verify eligibility verification
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to regularly lift and maneuver up to 75 lbs without assistance and perform strenuous physical labor for 8+ hours per day, including climbing, overhead work, kneeling, squatting, crawling, pulling, and heavy lifting, often at elevation or while suspended from structures.
- Requires frequent and extended climbing of ladders, towers, scaffolding, and buildings, and working suspended in fall protection harnesses, sometimes in awkward or confined positions, and often on sloped, uneven, or unstable surfaces with minimal guardrails.
- Must tolerate extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, direct sunlight, airborne particles, dust, fumes, vibration, and mechanical hazards.
- Requires full range of motion, physical agility, and strong fine/gross motor coordination to navigate tight spaces, transition across structural elements, and operate hand and power tools safely at height.
- Must adhere to strict safety protocols and be able to wear and function in required PPE for extended periods, including but not limited to harnesses, helmets, respirators, gloves, durable long pants and steel-toed boots.
- Must be able to safely attach and operate fall protection systems rated for a total all-in weight capacity of 310lbs
- Must have the ability to travel up to 95%, including to all 50 states and international destinations (valid passport required if eligible), and possess visual and auditory acuity to detect hazards and ensure safety compliance.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position. The work schedule for this position varies depending on client location and operational requirements. This position may require hours beyond standard working hours and weekend work to satisfy job duties and department demand.
Company Benefits
- Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment.
- Benefits offered are: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance
- There is a company-sponsored life insurance policy that employees are eligible for even if waiving other coverages.
- 401(k) contribution eligibility is the start of the first pay period following the completion of 30 days of employment through John Hancock – employer match is 5% at enrollment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Diversified Fall Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We value diverse perspectives and believe that a wide range of experiences and backgrounds strengthens our team. Our core values—Resolve to the nth power, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground—guide how we treat one another and support our mission of saving lives. We are proud to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Additional Responsibilities
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet the needs of the business, and the employee may be asked to perform other related tasks as assigned, with or without prior notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?
- Have you worked at heights (50+ feet) for an extended period of time?
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
