Tower Technician III - Knoxville, TN

About Pillar Innovations

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. Headquarters are in Grantsville, MD, with offices nationwide. We promote continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, flexibility, a defined career path, full benefits, and apprenticeship/continuing education programs.

The general role of a Tower Technician III - Wireless Services is to safely and efficiently complete equipment installations, repairs, and upgrades at communications sites both on the ground and at elevated heights without direct supervision. The Tower Technician III will also lead and mentor a team of up to six members and represent Pillar Innovations in a safe, professional, and courteous manner.

A flexible schedule may include extensive travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Build customer infrastructure such as tower erection, expansion, and upgrades to existing wireless networks (e.g., tower mods, L&A installs).
• Read and understand site documents including Construction Drawings, RF Data Sheets, Structural Analyses, Mount Analyses, and Tower Modification Design Drawings.
• Safely and efficiently complete equipment installations and upgrades at elevated heights.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and network functionality.
• Observe and report possible component/equipment defects or hazards.
• Document job costs, including labor hours and materials accurately and timely.
• Follow instructions and complete assignments in accordance with scope of work and MOPs.
• Complete material inventory upon delivery.
• Perform pre‑work and post‑work site audits.
• Obtain written customer approval for change orders.
• Operate test equipment (RF Sweep Gear, PIM, fiber testing).
• Train and mentor less‑experienced team members.
• Perform and oversee elevated work activities as required.
• Assist foremen in scheduling labor, materials, and other job tasks.
• Lead the Wireless Services Tower team as required in absence of foreman or manager.
• Develop and execute rigging plans for hoisting operations per industry standards.

• 3+ years experience installing and maintaining cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, tower builds, site inspections, lighting systems for wireless carriers preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to follow rigorous job safety standards and use specialized PPE.
• Maintain certifications such as Authorized/Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and other required certifications.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Competent in deploying complex rigging setups to hoist heavy loads safely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with accounting/costing practices including budgeting, invoicing, purchase orders, and accounts payable.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

• Walk, crawl, talk, see, read, hear, feel, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, grasp, and climb with both hands and legs for extended periods.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Climb heights of 300’+ for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected class under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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