Lead Tower Technician

KMM Telecommunications - L&A Lead Tower Technician

KMM Telecommunications is looking for a motivated and skilled Lead Tower Technician to join our team of telecommunications professionals. We are looking for an individual that values hard-work and trust and wants to be part of a team that values the same. This position would be the second in command on a three or four-person tower crew. Current tower technicians that are experienced and looking to further their careers and be the lead hand on a crew will also be considered for this position.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform installation, inspection and maintenance services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops and other elevated structures in conjunction with the crew foreman and tower technician(s).
• Perform ground-based civil scopes when applicable in support of radio systems cabling, grounding, interconnects and/or conduits.
• Complete work on time, efficiently, and profitably.
• Adhere to KMM and industry safety and quality control requirements at all times and ensure lower-level tower technicians adhere to the same.
• Identify and work with all required materials, tools and equipment needed to complete assigned work.
• Communicate effectively with crew foreman, and other crew members at all times.
• Assist crew foreman with execution of all manner of site related duties/responsibilities, including close-out documentation.
• Assist with training and skill development for less experienced tower technicians.
• Dedication to continued training and professional development.

• Maintain equipment and vehicles in a clean and operational condition at all times.

• Certifications in tower climbing, OSHA, RF awareness, first aid and safety, NWSA, and rigging.

Job requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum two to three years tower construction experience preferred.
• Comtrain or equivalent climbing certification preferred (training will be provided by KMM otherwise).
• Knowledge of diagnostic test equipment preferred (sweep/fiber/PIM testing, etc.).
• Must be flexible to work overtime (weekend and evening work sometimes required).
• Must be flexible to work out of market when/where required as site locations dictate.
• Must be comfortable climbing and working at heights on towers, rooftops, water towers and other elevated structures up to 300ft.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Paid holidays, vacation and personal days
• Fortune 500 benefits through ADP total source
• 401K with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance w/ option of adding a health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance