What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Tower Manager position at DISH?
Company Summary:
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary:
Primary Responsibilities:
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.Salary Range: USD $63150.00 - $90000.00 / Year
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Deployment organization is building the country’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Field Tower Manager will be responsible for supervising the Tower Climber/Technician teams that are building DISH’s 5G network as well as servicing other customers within the wireless industry. The Field Tower Manager will oversee multiple Tower Technician crews that will travel to tower sites and perform work at both ground and tower top locations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct Management of Tower Climbers
- Resource Management and Validation of Timekeeping
- Site coordination
- Scheduling with Landlords/NTP
- Specialty access coordination
- Specialty Equipment coordination (Lifts/Cranes)
- Developing and Reviewing Rigging Plans
- Fleet Maintenance
- Field Technician Engagement – Arrange Travel, Perform Tools Checks and Safety Visits, Responsible daily for Work Completion, Quality of work, and Productivity.
- Staffing, Onboarding, Training, Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring crews
- Inventory management of crew equipment
- Promote the coaching and development of tower technicians in the field, including providing recognition and Initial Level of Employee write-up
- Act as safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site, ensuring compliance with company safety program and related workmanship practices
- Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards, and other assigned assets
- Up to 60-80% travel may be required
- May work evenings and weekends as needed
- Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a site tracking tool with complete accuracy
- Develop new processes and procedures to streamline job site procedures and documentation
- Read and understand construction drawings and other applicable diagrams
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience working on communication towers up to 500 feet high
- 3-5 years of experience in the Wireless Telecommunications Tower industry with the capacity to understand and manage multiple projects, multiple customers and personnel
Skills and Qualifications:
- Current industry certifications (and willingness to re-certify and maintain) including OSHA 30, OSHA 10, RF Safety Certificate, NWSA Certification, CPR/First Aid, AED, Advanced Rescue, and OSHA Competent Climber
- Ability to work at heights up to 500 feet high for prolonged lengths of time
- Strong safety focus while performing work at heights or on the ground
- Ability to respond in an “on-call” capacity to respond to network outages
- Ability to lift 80 lbs. regularly and up to 125 lbs. as needed
- Meets the maximum weight requirements of 250 lbs. and maximum 60-inch waist size in order to safely use Personal Protective Equipment such as the required harness
- Strong communications skills with a polished ability to communicate both formally and informally with multiple, distinct audiences, including internal teams, senior management, customers, contractors, and external resources.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cell site design, foundation design, grounding, fencing and tower erection
- Experience working with Microsoft Office & G Suite Products
- Ability to work as a member of a team
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Salary : $63,150 - $90,000
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