Tower Technician II

Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2024


Tower Communications Expert (TCE) is a leader in the telecommunications industry offering top quality telecommunication services for our clients (www.TCELLC.net).

We construct, service, and maintain telecommunications towers better than anyone else and you can see it in everything we do. Doing things right the first time and challenging everyone of our employees to exceed industry standards for safety, quality, performance, and customer service are what makes us different. We continuously improve ourselves through training, innovation, and our relentless drive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tower Technician works with cell phone towers to provide wireless communications services. A Tower Technician may assist in setting support infrastructure to build towers from the ground up. They also conduct routine maintenance while also installing more delicate equipment antennas, lighting at the top of the towers which requires additional education, experience, and training. When at the telecom job sites, the focus is always on efficiency, quality, and safety.


Responsibilities and Duties:

 

As a member of our growing team, many of the duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Ability to successfully perform tasks of a Tower Technician I

  • Responsible for training and mentoring of Tower Technicians I

  • Successful installation of all telecom equipment with minimal supervision 

  • Provide troubleshooting and support for integration tasks

  • Demonstrates an understanding of project time allotment as it compares to project budget 

  • Assist/substitute for a Tower Technician III when necessary 

  • Collect close out package information

  • Additional functions:

    • Grounding

    • Installation of antennas

    • Antenna mounts, microwaves, coax lines, RF jumpers, remote electrical down-tilts

    • Site audits and maintenance tasks

    • Troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance

 



Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:


  • Ability to work with advanced hand/power tools, testing equipment, alignment tools

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude 

  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard best practices

  • Basic computer skills

  • 3 months cell site construction experience installing various carriers

  • Must be RF Awareness, CPR/FIRST AID, OSHA 10, Rigging, Comtrain (or equivalent) certified

  • Must be able to travel away from home for 3 - 6 weeks at a time

  • Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

  • Must have hand tools, including impact drill, full climbing gear, boots, and work clothes


Physical Requirements: 


  • Must be able to climb and work on the towers, poles, buildings (no fear of heights)

  • Must be able to lift and carry at least 70 pounds

  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully

  • Must be able to work in inclement weather (snow, rain, heat, high winds, etc.), long hours and variety of shifts (including night work)

  • Must be able to pass ongoing drug screen testing


Authority: 

  • Substitute for Tower Technician III

  • Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and accidents

  • Train Tower Technicians I



Benefits


      Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability

      Company Paid Life/Accidental Death Insurance

      Six (6) Paid Company Observed Holidays

      Three (3) Sick days per year

      Vacation Program, Starting with 1 week first year

      401K, non-company matching

      Exciting social scene and lively

      $45 daily per diem

      Robust Referral Program!

      Rewards Program

      Vast advancement opportunities through our Training and Career development programs

         A shared hotel room provided


Salary : $45

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