LTE Tophand

Job Description and Responsibilities For: LTE Top Hand

This position reports to the LTE Foreman. This is a full-time position with benefits. 

Top Hand Job Description:

T3 Broadband offers wireless network operators a variety of services such as LTE Equipment Installation and LTE Commissioning, Civil Construction, Maintenance, and EF&I Services. As a Top Hand you will be expected to lead team members on the tower top with construction, installation, and maintenance of communication equipment. Along with performing the hands-on field work, the Top Hand is expected to organize the workflow for his crew members, provide feedback to the LTE Foreman, help mentor newer technicians, and continue to help grow t3 broadband. 

Job Responsibilities Including, but not limited to:

·         Show a consistent track of successful projects completed on-time and on-budget

·         Ability to review CDs/scope and identify/document any tower top out-of-scope items

·         Inspecting work performed by team members for accuracy and quality

·         Manage the safety and performance of team members on the tower

·         Performing swaps of cellular and radio antenna, upgrade to fiber-optic cables, and increase site capacity

·         Expert in FULL COP process including photos, forms, etc.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a DOT exam

·         5 to 8 years of climbing and tower work experience

·         Pass pre-employment and random drug screens

·         Competent with test gear (Anritsu, ODM, and PIM)

·         Competent in all aspects of line and antenna system installation, replacement, and maintenance

·         Knowledge of UMTS, 4G(LTE) and 5G

·         Trouble shoots Alarms / RSSI issues at sites using supplied sweep gear

·         Knowledge on the use of a protocol adapter to set RETS and capture the RET logs to submit with COP

·         Prepare the JSA and effectively communicate all hazards and rescue plan and assign important task to crew members

·         Full understanding of RFDS, and Port Matrix

·         Proper use and working knowledge of both antenna alignment tool and Anritsu to provide documents for the customer close out package.

·         Fill out required paperwork and redlines.

Required Certifications:

·         Competent Climber and Rescue

·         Certified Rigger

·         OSHA 10

·         RF Awareness

·         First Aid and CPR

·         Blood Borne Pathogen

·         NWSA Level TTT-1

·         Sweep Certified

·         OTDR

·         Ability to obtain NWSA Level TTT-2