Field Deployment Tower Technician I or II

Overview

Astound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world.

At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customers—delivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discounts—ensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere.

• A Day in the Life of the Field Deployment Tower Technician I or II:
  The Field Deployment Tower Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining wireless and tower infrastructure, including microwave and millimeter-wave equipment, routers, switches, fiber, and copper cabling. The role requires working at heights, tower climbing and rescue certification, and strong technical skills in networking, RF awareness, and DC/AC practices.
• Perform installations, troubleshoot and repair of Wave infrastructure including network connections from microwave and millimeter-wave radio headend to backbone equipment/hardware (interior and exterior).
• Tower Inspections and PMI’s - new and existing - perform PMI’s and correct potential issues.
• Be part of a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Perform connects and disconnects, upgrades, downgrades, and relocates; install additional hand-offs and install or remove equipment.
• Network Equipment Installation and Troubleshooting:
  • Radio installation - microwave and millimeter-wave equipment.
  • Routers and Switches
  • Cable Placement - Terminations and Splicing - Optical fiber and copper.
  • Wi-Fi Equipment - indoor-outdoor
• Basic DC/AC installation, knowledge and best practices.
• As-Builts and Documentation - Create build history/document and upload to the internal Wiki. Perform Site Survey.
• Various tasks and special projects assigned by manager associated with the organization and company with the emphasis of driving efficiency and optimization.

• Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas.
• Ideally, 1+ years of tower climbing experience.
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescue per ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2009, and ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 (will certify).
• RF awareness preferred (will certify).
• Rigging experience preferred.
• Basic to Intermediate experience in physical, data-link and network protocols and architectures, routers, firewalls and switches, and system load balancing and redundant system architecture.
• Able to set up and/or design simple to complex networks involving wireless equipment, Cisco switches and routers.
• Demonstrates ability to diagnose and solve problems; follows directions and follows through.
• Must enjoy the challenge of technical concepts and communicate those concepts at varying levels.
• Basic experience with LAN and WAN technology.
• Ability to comply with all company safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics.
• Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environments with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills.
• Basic knowledge of DC components and best practices.
• Basic understanding of the physical network layer, CAT 5e/6, 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels, fiber optic cables, etc.
• Ability to work independently and to stand 50-70% of the time.
• Ability to work with small…