Tower Technician Iii Jobs

Essential Function:

• Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to follow daily instructions and shift reports.
• Complete required equipment and supply paperwork.
• Trouble shoots Alarms / RSSI issues at sites using supplied sweep gear.
• Climbing communications structures, to include: guyed; self-supporting; monopoles; building/rooftops; grain silos; etc.
• May devise jumper connections with knowledge from connector training.
• Performing audits: safety; defect and quality.
• Run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.
• May perform installs on radios, antennas, and associated RF equipment
• Ability to run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.
• Perform electrical down tilts and mechanical down tilts to a variety of antennas using supplied antenna controller units.
• Fill out required paperwork and printouts.

Recommended Minimum Job Requirements:

• MUST be a Certified Tower Climber - can be via Gravitec Systems, Inc. or ComTrain
• Typically requires 3 plus years of related experience
• Valid state-issued driver’s license is required
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Recommended Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Trained in controlled descent
• Breakfix experience.
• Travel as required, typically within a designated region
• Ability to mentor and field train lower-level technicians
• Strong troubleshooting skills of equipment, coax, and fiber
• Knowledge of UMTS and 4G
• Familiarity of using PIM gear and PIM troubleshooting.
• Good communication skills
• Experience in completing full grounding installations, tower demolition, tower stripping and painting (erect and horizontal)
• Team Player
• Competent rigger
• TMO experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard knots
• Knowledge of basic electricity, grounding, and power safety
• Terminating cables and experience fixing connectors and Antenna system
• Expertise in fiber testing
• Trained in procedures on a working platform
• Trained in procedures on a cable bridge/ice bridge
• (BYOD) Bring Your Own Device. The company will reimburse eligible employees $30 per pay period/$780 annually for use of personally owned cell phones for business use. The employee understands they will abide by the BYOD policy and this is a requirement to be able to carry out their duties.
• Ability to Install coaxial cable on towers, rooftop - any structure
• Mounting, aligning, cabling, and testing of antennas, radios, and associated equipment
• Past Verizon experience or RTWP experience a plus.
• Must be able to safely climb while carrying tools and equipment of up to 60 pounds and work on a cell site tower using safety gear that is rated for a maximum working load of 310lbs, including the climber, tools and equipment.
• Competent climber
• Ability to work closely with others
• Requires working knowledge of Microwave equipment
• Trained in use of aerial lifts
• Expertise in PIM and sweep testing

Certificates, Licenses, Registration and Requirements:

• Rescue certification is preferred
• Anritsu and/or OSHA certification preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to travel as needed
• Must be able to climb and descend all types of tower and rooftop structures
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person