Tower Lead

Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality and our people.

Tower Lead

As a Tower Lead, one will have a complete understanding of the wireless industry. 90% of the time will be spent onsite climbing cell towers. One will fully grasp all aspects of the initial training of the Associate Tower Technician and the Tower Technician. The Tower Lead will assist the Tower Foreman in developing and planning complete site build (as it pertains to the SOW at hand). One will share ultimate responsibility for quality of SOW deliverable. The Tower Lead will assist the Tower Foreman in identifying change orders, obstacles and safety concerns that may impede SOW timeline. One will possess leadership skills to direct all top side activities. The Lead will support the Foreman when on the ground. One will have a solid understanding of color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, equipment installations, etc. (as it pertains to the SOW at hand) and understand all components of the COP process.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner.
• Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas.
• Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.
• A willingness to travel when and where required as directed by market.
• Adhere to industry safety and quality control requirements at all times.

What We Offer You:

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What is Required?

• Experience with capstan operations
• Experience with crane/signaling
• Experience with steel work (hanging boom, antennas, etc.)
• Experience with shooting an azimuth
• Knowledge of all testing equipment (load hopping) and basic functions of the equipment
• Knowledge of quality and safety procedures
• Experience with clearly capturing photo images
• Advanced understanding of rigging
• Connector install experience
• System testing (load hopping) – PIM, ANRITSU Fiber, etc. experience
• Coax and Fiber routing/handling experience
• Top side and bottom side grounding experience
• Cad welding experience
• General working skills and knowledge of computers
• Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day
• Ability to perform Tower Rescues
• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
• Must pass a background check and drug test

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.