Tower Technician III/Top Hand - Grand Island

Industrial Communications West is two companies, one team, under one roof, proudly connecting people across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. We construct turnkey communication facilities, co-locations and complete buildouts. We have a reputation for delivering quality workmanship and maintaining high safety standards. Our experienced crews construct state-of-the-art tower and network facilities for major PCS cellular carriers, private and public enterprises, and public safety agencies and utilities. When you work with us, you gain the advantage of partnering with in-house experts in tower site leasing and management, FCC licensing, and in-building BDA/DAS systems. Crews are based out of Grand Island, Nebraska.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, inspect, and maintain services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures
• Mount antennas, including panels and microwave dishes, run coax, apply connectors, Scope Fiber runs, and Sweep test coax lines and jumpers.
• Sweep Test coax lines and jumpers
• Install required tower equipment, including, but not limited to, masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, remote radio units, cabling, and bolting
• Assemble different types of structures such as monopoles, self-supports, and guyed towers
• Install power trunk lines
• Complete antenna installation of RF and microwave parabolic dishes from 1 foot to 10 feet in size
• Troubleshoot RF and Microwave systems
• Support site cleanup and site upkeep as directed by the Foreman and/or local management
• Load, transport, and unload tools, materials, and equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to manager crew members when required
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma, general education degree (G.E.D.)

Experience:

• Three years to five years wireless telecom construction experience
• Basic knowledge of knots and tower rigging preferred
• Must have or obtain and maintain documented Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification from an accredited institution
• Must have or obtain and maintain OSHA 30 construction training card
• Must have or obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to travel away from home up to 75% of the time, including weekends and extended travel; Travel includes local site travel or national travel depending on business needs

Technical Skills:

• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to operate power tools and hand tools
• Proven ability to perform fiber and sweep testing
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, tele-handlers, and aerial platform equipment
• Able to work directly with customers, and build bill of materials (BOM) based on job needs per plans
• DC/AC electrical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or electrical connections

Soft Skills:

• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Company requirements
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to pull his/her own body weight, plus equipment weight, up a vertical tower to 500 feet repeatedly for long periods of time
• Ability to reach, climb, and/or grasp ladders or other tall structures
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to work long and unpredictable hours