Tower Technician Supervisor

## Tower Technician Supervisor Apply:
Morrisonville, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100752
** Company Overview
** We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Responsible for the Supervision of the installation of all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical where applicable.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Oversee the daily operations at assigned sites.
* Maintain daily paperwork required for the site and the crew.
* Implement and follow through with job instructions provided by leadership.
* Ensure safety and quality control requirements at your sites and with your crew.
* Compile all site-specific closeout documentation for your work effort.
* Upload closeout documentation to customer interfaces.
* Coordinate with customer representative for site related activities and maintain a good working relationship with customer representative.
* Provide leadership, guidance and actively train / promote learning to all crew members.
* Maintain equipment and vehicles in an operational condition at all times.
* Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower maintenance.
* The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
* Knowing the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
* Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
* Tower Technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions.
* Complete JSA (Job Safety Analysis) before each tower climb, to be performed by everyone on site.
* Document JSA once job has been completed.
* Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
* Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and/or coaxial cables
* Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
* Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.
* Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
* Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
* Communicating orally and in writing.
* Following instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action.
* Take site photos or photos of work performed.
* Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
* Lift equipment into position safely, using rigging tools or equipment such as capstan hoist.
* Complete reports related to outages, project status, progress, or other work details, using phone and computer software.
* Employee weight and tools combined may not exceed 300-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.
* Must have and maintain a valid driver license and follow the guidelines set forth in the Nextlink Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
* Take images needed to address work issues.
* Other duties as assigned
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* Skills:

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* · Work with basic hand tools
· Ability to lift/pull heavy equipment
· Able to participate in an On-Call rotation
· Comfortable working in the outdoor elements through all seasons
· Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety…