Tower Technician III

Description

Position at techdash telecom

Descriptive

Summary:

Tower Technician III will lead all aspects of tower installations, including all antennas and transmission lines. Tower Technicians perform construction duties on a daily basis ensuring quality construction from the foundation to erection of lattice towers, monopoles, and guyed towers.

Key Performance Indicators:

1.) Safety 2.) Quality 3.) Productivity 4.) Customer Satisfaction 5.) Teamwork

Core Functions:

• Trouble shoots Alarms / RSSI issues at sites using supplied sweep gear.

• Perform electrical down tilts and mechanical down tilts to a variety of antennas using supplied antenna controller units.

• Run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.

• May devise jumper connections with knowledge from connector training.

• Complete required equipment and supply paperwork.

• Climbing communications structures, to include: guyed; self-supporting; monopoles; building/rooftops; grain silos; etc.

• Performing audits: safety; defect and quality.

• Ability to follow daily instructions.

• Ability to run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.

• Fill out required paperwork and printouts.

• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed to complete work out of market.

• (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.

Winning Behaviors, Competencies, and

Skills:

• Requires working knowledge of Microwave equipment.

• Troubleshoot and fix on connectors and Antenna system.

• Ability to Install coaxial cable on towers, rooftop - any structure.

• UMTS.

• Experience in completing full grounding installations, tower demolition, tower stripping and painting (erect and horizontal).

• Knowledge of standard knots.

• Ability to lead lower-level employees.

• Ability to work closely with others.

• Team Player.

• 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.

• Familiarity of using PIM gear and PIM troubleshooting.

• Working knowledge of MS Office suite is required.

• A valid Driver's License is required.

• Pre-employment physical required, if applicable for DOT.

• Background and drug screen required.

Personality and communication (soft skills):

• Ability to use company Values as guiding principles.

• Pleasant demeanor and ability to work well in a team.

• Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the company.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Rescue certification is preferred.

• Anritsu and/or OSHA certification preferred.

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Work Experience:

• Typically requires 4-7 year or equivalent experience or related technical training.

• MUST be a Certified Tower Climber - can be via Gravitec Systems, Inc. or Com Train.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 60 lbs. required.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone in English.

• Sit, stand, stoop, stretch, lift and drive.

• Exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions.

• Ability to travel between job sites daily is a must; frequent overnight travel or longer is also a must.

• Must be willing to work days/nights/weekends depending on project demands.

• Maintain a valid driver license and insurance.