Tower Technician IV - Maintenance - Charlotte, NC

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Full-time Regular Hourly Field Charlotte, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $27.00 To $30.00 Hourly

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Proficientwithalltestequipment(sweeps,PIM,fibertestingetc.)
• Proficientwithinstallationofantennas,RRH’s,ground kits,RETsystems.
• Runsrequiredlinestotopofthetower;groundscoaxlinesandbuildsdifferentsizesandtypesofconnectors.
• Stacks towers,installssectormounts.
• Basicknowledgeofmicrowavedishandradio installations
• Recognizessafetyhazards andperformsdutiesinasafemanner.
• Abilitytoleada4-mantowercrewsafelyandwithinestablishedbudgetaryrequirements.
• Ensuresjobsarecompletedfully,meetallcompanyandcustomerqualitystandardsandallCOPrequirementsare complying.
• Safelyrunsawinch/cathead.
• Troubleshootstowerlightingsystems.
• TMA Gaintestingexperience
• RFnoisefloortestingexperience
• Actasateamleadandmentortolessexperienced Tower Technicians.

OTHER DUTIES:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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,RFAw Awareness Training ,FirstAID/CPR trained.
• Musthaveexperiencewith Anritsu Site Master ,Andrew,PPC,towermappingandantennaequipment.
• Musthaveexperiencestackingself-support towers,installingwaveguide,antennas,andmicrowavedishes.
• RFAwAwareness,replacement,andmaintenancei.e.,coax,jumpers,TMA’s,connectors,and weather proofing.
• Highly organized and be able to…