Tower Technician (Michigan)

Tower TechniciansSummary:Since being founded in 1964 by David O. Thayer, Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC has become one of the premier contractors in the Fiber, Power, and Wireless construction industries. Building a team with experience has allowed the company to provide excellent customer service and be a partner to its clients from concept to reality.   As the utility industry evolves, TPC evolves right along with it making sure no matter what we put safety first, last, and always.  Our Wireless Division is in need of Tower Technicians to work alongside our tower crews Safely and Productively. The position will be based out of the Columbus, Ohio area and report directly to the Tower Foreman.  The ideal candidate will be company and customer focused with strong leadership and work ethics to lead and mentor their crew.Job Responsibilities:Thorough understanding and strict adherence to Thayer Power & Communication's Safety Policies and PracticesEnsure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’sSafely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights as directed by ForemanAssist the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader and fellow crew members with tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas and radios, mounting hardware, installing fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and linesAssist Tower Foreman with Supervision of a crew of 2-5 climbersAssist in installation, connection and testing underground and above ground grounding systemsComplete work in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by the ForemanIdentify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.Understand and comply with ANSI A10.48, NATE CTSPerform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operationEnsure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established scheduleMaintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards and other assigned assetsRead customer blueprints/CD’s and execute scope of work per the customer’s specificationsPre-Work and Post-Work site auditsSite upgrades and capacity expansionPick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectivelyObserve project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attentionAttend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessaryAbility and willingness to train other team membersOther duties as assignedRequirements:3 Years experience as a tower climber (for Tech II and Top Hand)Prior hands-on mechanical, construction, electrical, or equivalent working experience is preferredAbility to work at heights on rooftops, telephone poles, and/or towers upwards of 300 feet or tallerAbility to travel throughout the Northeast and Midwest United States as necessaryAbility to work extended work hours throughout the week and weekendHigh school degree or GED equivalentKnowledge of using hand tools, math, and measuringBasic knowledge of English LanguageBackground and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use Preferred Job Qualifications:OSHA 30 preferredCurrent authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certificationExperience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriersAbility to successfully complete and maintain certifications for the following courses: Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as requiredPreferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, DishPreferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z and fiber testing)PIM/Sweep certification preferred but not required from Anritsu, Kaelus, or likeStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookOther Duties as Assigned: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:Walk, crawl or kneel / use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders, stairs or other elevated/ fixed structures for extended periods of timeSit, stand, drive and climb for extended periods of timeWork at times may be in extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, snow, rain, high winds throughout the year and 4 seasonsLift and/or move a minimum of 50lbs regularly  Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locationsWear safety equipment:  as per OSHA/MSHA/ANSI requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, required PPE for elevated work, fire retardant clothing, protective eye wear, etc.Be safety and customer-focused, without exception Thayer Power & Communication Core ValuesSafety * Integrity * Honesty * Quality * Perseverance