Tower Technician/Climber

Employment History

Tower Technician

April 2015-present T-steel Construction, Rock Island, Illinois

Climb and inspect cellular phone towers up to 500 ft.

Sweep and troubleshoot lines

Building of all types of communication sites. (Self-supporting, guyed, monopoles, and rooftops)

Familiar with proper procedures for all types of rigging operations and able to perform and inspect certain types of rigging operations.

Construction Worker

June 2011-April 2015 Zavada Construction, Streator, Illinois

Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing; and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.

Tower Technician

November 2013-March 2014 Finish Excavating, Joliet, Illinois

Performed various construction tasks in the areas of tower erection, coaxial cable and antenna installation, antenna mount installation, RF testing and troubleshooting as well as fiber optic testing and troubleshooting.

Used complex test equipment, power tools and hand tools related to tower and RF installations.

Performed all work in accordance with established OSHA and client safety procedures.

Maintained current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

Worked irregular hours and/or respond to emergency call-outs on a 24 hour basis

Able to climb and perform work at various heights for long periods of time.

Capable of working outdoors in all types of weather year around.

Tower Technician

December 2012-June 2013 Stockton Construction, Romeoville, Illinois

Analyzed situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.

Installed, maintained, repaired, removed, and retrofit antenna system equipment and power systems.

Demonstrated aptitude for quick problem diagnosis and resolution pushed and lifted up to 200 pounds throughout the day.

Ability to attach ropes, slings, and pulleys to tower and lift loads up to 1500lbs with the hoist/wenches.

Steel cutter/fabricator

January 2008-Febuary 2011 SMF Inc., Minonk, Illinois

Operated plasma cutter for long periods of time.

Ran programs to cut several different parts out of steel plates.

Worked long hours including overtime and voluntarily picked up Holidays.

Job took much organization and hard work.

June 2001-May 2002 Illinois Valley Community College, Ogelsby, Illinois

-General Education

August 2000-May 2000 Eureka College, Eureka, Illinois

-General Education

-High School Diploma

Additional

-Comtrain training.

-Citca training.

-30 Hours OSHA training.

-Active CPR (BCBS).

-Active driver’s license.