Tower Technician IV - Construction

OVERVIEW

Leads and assists in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and support structures and related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to facilitate timely job completion. Tower Technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions.

• Climbsandworksoncommunicationstowers forthepurposeofinstalling,replacing,andrepairingantennasystemsequipment
• Thebasicuseandcareofhandtoolsandmechanicalequipment
• Safety Management-ensurescrewmembersareincompliancewithcompanyandcustomersafetyrequirements
• Verifiesandensuresalltoolsand rigging gear aresafe touse
• Completesrequireddaily Job Safety Analysis  (JSA’s)
• Executesandmanages,if required
• Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or nearenergizedlinesand equipment
• Theabilitytoclimbtallstructures(100 feetormore) with
  50lb.load
• Fullunderstandingofajob orproject Scopeof Work(SOW)
• Abilitytodevelopandwriteadetailed Methodof Procedure (MOP) forajob/project
• Analyzessituationsaccuratelyandadoptanappropriatecourseofaction
• Solidcommunicationskills, bothorallyandinwriting
• Followsinstructionsaccuratelyandcompleteassignedcourse ofaction
• Recognizessafetyhazards andperformingdutiesinasafemanner
• Maintains clean,orderlyenvironmentadheringtocompanypoliciesandindustryregulation/standard(s)(OSHA)
  Experiencedwithcustomtowerriggingtechniques.
  
  Performstapedrops
• Proficientwithalltestequipment(sweeps,PIM,fibertestingetc.)PerformsGPSantennaalignment(SunsightAAT)
  Proficientwithinstallationofantennas,RRH’s,ground kits,RETsystems
• TroubleshootingRETsystems–bottom.
  
  Runsrequiredlinestotopofthetower;groundscoaxlinesandbuildsdifferentsizesandtypesofconnectors.
  
  Stacks towers,installssectormounts
• Basicknowledgeofmicrowavedishandradio installations
  
  Recognizessafetyhazards andperformsdutiesinasafemanner
• Abilitytoleada4-mantowercrewsafelyandwithinestablishedbudgetaryrequirements
• Ensuresjobsarecompletedfully,meetallcompanyandcustomerqualitystandardsandallCOPrequirementsare complying
• Safelyrunsawinch/cathead
• TroubleshootsGPSantennas Troubleshootstowerlightingsystems
• TMA GaintestingexperienceRFnoisefloortestingexperience
• Actasateamleadandmentortolessexperienced Tower Technicians

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Workingknowledgeofbasichandtools,mechanical equipment,andelectro-mechanical equipment
• Goodcomputerskills
• Self-motivatedandabletolearnquickly
• Abilitytolift over
  70pounds

• Musthave Highschooldiplomaorequivalent
• 3to4yearsofindustryexperience
• Excellentcommunicationskills,readingandwritingskills(English)
• Goodcomputerskills
• Knowledgeanduseof Microsoftofficesuite(Excel,Word,PowerPoint&Outlook)
• Clean Driving Record &Valid Driver'sLicenseandreliabletransportationtoandfromwork
• Mustbeabletoaccommodateoutoftowntravel,if required
• Workingknowledgeofbasichandtools,mechanical equipment,andelectro-mechanical equipment
• Com Train,OSHA
  10,RF Awareness
  
  Training,FirstAID/CPR trained
• Musthaveexperiencewith Anritsu Site Master ,Andrew,PPC,towermappingandantennaequipment
• Musthaveexperiencestackingself-support towers,installingwaveguide,antennas,andmicrowavedishes
• RF Awareness,replacement,andmaintenancei.e.,coax,jumpers,TMA’s,connectors,and weather proofing
• Highly organized and be able to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Tower Foreman

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.