Tower Tech I

Job Summary: 

Tower Tech I is responsible to assist in the erection, construction, and/or maintenance of wireless towers. Ensure that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with overtime and weekend requirements. 

Light travel is required for this position. Usually between 0 to 50% of the time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform work on tower top, looking after all aspects of work while at the tower top, ensuring that a safe, quality installation has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.
• Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, documentation. Assist in gathering all closeout documents are an absolute must.
• At the instruction of Tower Lead, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installation, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weather proofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation.
• Do grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc.
• Assist on overall job on groundwork including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assisting with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
• Must continue to work towards training and certifications for tower related work.
• A plus to know how to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
• Assist in the installation of all tower related aspects of wireless cell site
• Ensure highest level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld
• Assist in the assembly of monopole, self-support guyed towers, and rooftops
• Assist in the transmission line and installation
• Responsible for tool inventory and upkeep daily on job site
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Past experience with climbing and/or tower cabinet and civil construction work is a plus.
• Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework required
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts and aerial platform equipment a plus
• Successful completion of industrial first aid and rescue training and possess a competent climber card
• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
• Must be able to work in a team environment on the crew and be a valued member of the team and the company.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug test.

Soft Skills:

• Communicate in person, by phone and radio with supervisor, foreman and co-workers
• Must work in a team environment participating in tailboards throughout the day
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions
• Must be able to work with a team, and independently as required