Tower Technician IV - AK

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Full-time Regular Hourly Field Anchorage, AK, Anchorage, AK, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $34.00 To $37.00 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.

• Climbs and works on communication towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna system equipment.
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Safety Management – ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements. Verifies and ensures all tools and rigging gear are safe to use.
• Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s). Executes and manages, if required.
• Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
• The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb load.
• Full understanding of a job or project Scope of Work (SOW).
• Ability to develop and write a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) for a job/project.
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action.
• Solid communication skills, both oral and writing.
• Follows instructions accurately and completes assigned course of action.
• Recognises safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
• Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA).
• Experienced with custom tower rigging techniques.
• Proficient with all test equipment (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing, etc.).
• Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
• Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
• Stacks towers, installs sector mounts.
• Basic knowledge of microwave dishes and radio installations.
• Recognises safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
• Ability to lead a 4‑mantower crew safely and within established budgetary requirements.
• Ensures jobs are completed fully, meet all company and customer quality standards and all COP requirements are complying.
• Safely runs a winch/cat head.
• Troubleshoots tower lighting systems.
• TMA Giant testing experience.
• RF noise floor testing experience.
• Act as a team lead and mentor less experienced 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.

• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Self‑motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 4 years of industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
• Good computer skills. Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Clean driving record & valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be willing to accommodate out‑of‑town travel, if required.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Com Train, OSHA 10, RFA Awareness Training, First Aid/CPR trained.
• Must have experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
• Must have experience stacking self‑support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
• RFA 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.

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