Tower Technician

As a Tower Technician, will have a solid understanding of the wireless industry. This candidate will spend 60-80% of the time is spent onsite climbing cell towers up to 400 feet. Additionally, our Tower Technicians are expected to support the lead tower hand when working top side and support the Tower Foreman when on the ground. One must have a basic understanding of color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, equipment installations, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working efficiently and productively.
• You are required to work at substantial heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc., including mounts, radios, and antennas.
• Basic Interpretation of 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 from site to site and be on call during emergencies such as natural disasters.

Skills Necessary

• Tower/Rescue
• First Aid/BBP and CPR
• PPE use and requirements
• RF Awareness
• Rigging
• Knowledge of Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.)
• OSHA Training

The above reflects the essential functions for this job but does not restrict management from assigning additional tasks outside the normal scope of the position. In addition, leadership may set or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced understanding of rigging
• Connector install experience
• System testing (load hopping) – PIM, ANRITSU Fiber, etc. experience
• Coax, Fiber routing/handling experience
• Topside and bottom side grounding experience
• Cad welding experience
• Safety-conscious
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Physically able to climb 400 plus vertical feet per day
• Ability to perform Tower Rescues
• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Onsite at job locations.
• Potential exposure to outdoor elements, including extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the role that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. These duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

TriStruX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: TriStruX is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TriStruX are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. TriStruX will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. TriStruX encourages applicants of all ages.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple Locations