Tower Tech II

Responsible for the erection, construction and maintenance of wireless towers and co-location system placement in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, inspection and maintenance services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops and other elevated structures
• Mount antennas (Panels and microwave dishes), run coax, apply connectors, sweep lines, and PIM Test Coax lines
• Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, true up, shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, reading maps and a compass, torque to spec, labeling, picture-taking, documentation, plumb and tilt readings with smart level, etc.
• Perform tower top work and ensure that a quality and safe installation has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, etc.
• Assemble monopole, all weld and knock down self-support and guyed towers
• Antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1 to 15 foot, VHF, UHF, cellular and FM broadcast antennas
• Transmission line and installation of foam or air dielectric coaxial, hardline and elliptical wave-guides
• Responsible for tool inventory and upkeep daily on job site.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related trade school education preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience; specific experience with wireless carrier builds required
• Ability to read and understand a customer detail plan
• Knowledge and proven ability to perform Fiber/Sweep testing
• Knowledge of knots and tower rigging necessary
• Working knowledge of Fall Protection practice and procedures and tower life saving techniques

Technical Skills:

• Must have or obtain documented Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification from an accredited institution that meets the federal standards
• Must have or obtain OSHA Construction 10 HR Safety Training Card issued by the US Department of Labor
• Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification
• Must have completed an RF/EME safety course from a competent provider with documentation
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, skid steers and aerial platform equipment
• Able to work directly with customers, and build BOM based on job needs per plans
• DC/AC electrical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or electrical connections
• Industrial first aid and rescue training

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal ,verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate, lead, teach and train on proper work and safety procedures
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently when required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 400 feet, for long periods of time
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
• Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time
• Must be willing to travel out of market/state, for up to several months at a time
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

EOE