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 ComTrain.
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.