Tower Technician III - Mobile, AL

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.

• Climbs and works on communication towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna system equipment. Does not require close supervision.
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s).
• 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.
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action.
• Communicates orally and in writing.
• Follows instructions accurately and completes assigned course of action.
• Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
• Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA).
• Knowledge of custom tower rigging techniques.
• Performs step drops.
• Proficient with top side testing procedures (sweeps, PIM, fibre testing etc.).
• Performs GPS antenna alignment.
• Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
• Troubleshoots RET systems.
• Runs required line to topo of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
• Stacks towers and installations of sector mounts.
• Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations and path alignment.
• Able to train lower-level tower techs.
• Proficient with all field requirements for completion of closeout packages.

• 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.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years of industry experience.
• Good communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.
• Good computer skills. General knowledge and use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Clean driving record & valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to accommodate out-of-town travel, if required.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro- mechanical equipment.
• Com Train, OSHA 10, RF 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.
• RF Awareness, replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, and weatherproofing.
• 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; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by…