Tower Technician III - Construction - Indian Trails, NC

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Full-time Regular Hourly Field Charlotte, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

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.

• Climbsandworksoncommunicationstowersforthepurposeofinstalling,replacing,andrepairingantennasystemsequipment.
  
  Doesnotrequireclosesupervision.
• Thebasicuseandcareofhandtoolsandmechanicalequipment.
• Completesrequireddaily Job Safety Analysis ’(JSA’s).
• Knowsthe hazardsassociatedwithtowerclimbing,construction equipment,andworkingonor nearenergizedlinesand equipment.
• Theabilitytoclimbtallstructures(100 feetormore) with
  50lb.load.
• Analyzessituationsaccuratelyandadoptsanappropriatecourseofaction.
• Communicatesorallyandinwriting.
• Followsinstructionsaccuratelyandcompleteassignedcourse ofaction.
• Recognizessafetyhazards andperformsdutiesinasafemanner.
• Maintains clean,orderlyenvironmentadheringtocompanypoliciesandindustryregulation/standard(s)(OSHA)
• Knowledgeofcustomtowerriggingtechniques.
• Proficientwithtopsidetestingprocedures(sweeps,PIM,fibertestingetc.)
• Proficientwithinstallationofantennas,RRH’s,ground kits,RETsystems.
• TroubleshootsRETsystems
• Runsrequiredlinestotopofthetower;groundscoaxlinesandbuildsdifferentsizesandtypesofconnectors.
• Stackstowersteelandinstallsofsectormounts.
• Basicknowledgeofmicrowavedishandradio installationsandpathalignment
• Abletotrainlower-leveltowertechs.
• Proficientwithallfieldrequirementsfor completionofcloseoutpackages.

• 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.
• Knowledgeofbasiccomputerskills.
• Self-motivatedandabletolearnquickly.
• Abilitytolift over
  70pounds.

• Musthave Highschooldiplomaorequivalent.
• 2to3yearsofindustryexperience.
• Goodcommunicationskills,readingandwritingskills(English)
• Abilitytolift over 70pounds.
• Goodcomputerskills.
  
  Generalknowledgeanduseof Microsoft office(Excel,Word &Outlook).
• Clean Driving Record  &Valid Driver'sLicenseandreliabletransportationtoand fromwork.
• 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, and maintenance i.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.

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 functions.

• 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;…