Tower Technician

Job Summary/Objective:

Possesses general working knowledge of equipment and safety procedures required in the construction, repair and maintenance of towers and accompanying structures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
• Work with basic hand tools and safety equipment. Telecom test gear knowledge a plus.
• Basic electronic knowledge
• Utilize PPE in compliance with EHS requirements and industry standards
• Assist with testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.
• Maintain OSHA safety requirements at all times with the ability to follow EHS procedures and protocol
• Installation of RF and antenna system components such as (antennas, TMA's, RRU's, diplexers, coax, hybrids, grounding, supports, weatherproofing, connectors, hardware, etc.)
• Understanding and ability to process RFDS and read and execute construction drawings.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance
• Coordinate with other technicians and engineers to ensure proper system operation

Minimum Education and Experience:

• TT1 No req.
• TT2 2 years of experience as a tower technician
• TT3 4 years of experience as a tower technician

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Have knowledge of and ability to meet and pass all DOT requirements
• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent

Competencies Required:

• Ability to take and understand written and verbal direction. Ability to take and understand written and verbal direction.
• Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawing and support documentation, RF data sheets, and basic electrical concepts. be able to communicate both verbally and electronically.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Ability to work at heights greater than 100 ft.
• Move below to matrix

Direct/Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: 

• Coordinate with other technicians and engineers to ensure proper system operation

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required:

• Ability to work in all weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions.
• Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day
• Ability to travel and work in remote locations outside of the metropolitan area.
• Desire and ability to climb structures to heights in excess of 300’ while carrying loads in excess of 50 pounds.
• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Travel is required 50% of the time