Tower Top Hand; Detroit, MI

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC

Since being founded in 1964 by David O. Thayer, Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC has become one of the premier contractors in the Fiber, Power, and Wireless construction industries. Building a team with experience has allowed the company to provide excellent customer service and be a partner to its clients from concept to reality. As the utility industry evolves, TPC evolves right along with it making sure no matter what we put safety first, last, and always.

Thorough understanding and strict adherence to American Cell's Safety Policies and Practices

Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA's

Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights as directed by Foreman

Assist the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader and fellow crew members with tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas and radios, mounting hardware, installing fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines

Assist Tower Foreman with Supervision of a crew of 2-5 climbers

Assist in installation, connection and testing underground and above ground grounding systems

Complete work in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by the Foreman

Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.

Understand and comply with ANSI A10.48, NATE CTS

Perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation

Ensure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule

Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards and other assigned assets

Read customer blueprints/CD's and execute scope of work per the customer's specifications

Pre-Work and Post-Work site audits

Site upgrades and capacity expansion

Pick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.

Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)

Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively

Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention

Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary

Ability and willingness to train other team members

Other duties as assigned

3-4 Years as a Top Hand

Prior hands-on mechanical, construction, electrical, or equivalent working experience is preferred

Ability to work at heights on rooftops, telephone poles, and/or towers upwards of 300 feet or taller

Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Midwest United States as necessary

Ability to work extended work hours throughout the week and weekend

High school degree or GED equivalent

Knowledge of using hand tools, math, and measuring

Basic knowledge of English Language

Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use

OSHA 30 preferred

Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification

Experience installing and maintaining:
Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers

Ability to successfully complete and maintain certifications for the following courses:
Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 30, NWSA, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required

Preferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, Dish

Preferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).

Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment…