Civil - Technician

Ontivity Llc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontivity is seeking a Civil Technician to work with our crew on tower construction projects. You will assist with foundations, fencing, grounding, and site maintenance under the supervision of the Civil Foreman.

Responsibilities include following drawings, setting up mounting specs, and maintaining a safe work environment. Frequent travel (50–90%) is required and prior tower crew experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, and job specs.
• Operate different construction equipment (backhoe, forklift, hand tools).
• Completed industrial first aid and rescue training.

Responsibilities

• Support Civil Foreman in pouring foundations and site setup.
• Assist grounding, terminations, and hardware installation at towers.
• Maintain safe work environment and complete JSA forms.
• Read and follow drawings and mounting specs for site builds.
• Travel 50–90% to job sites as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Operate equipment

First aid training

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school education preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Ontivity is a leader in engineering, technology deployment, and construction services for the wireless industry. Our proven track record for safety and quality position us to work with the nation’s major wireless carriers, tower owners, and technology providers. As one of the largest wireless infrastructure companies in the industry, our breadth of knowledge and technical expertise help our customers design, build, optimize, and maintain reliable wireless networks.

Summary

The Civil Technician works closely with Civil Foreman to assist in pouring foundations, install fencing, install grounding and maintain area surrounding towers.

Key Responsibilities

• Values safety over and above all other considerations
• Assist in grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads,
• cadwelding as required, etc.
• Assist on overall job including ground work, all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs,
• maintain safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assisting with overall crew work,
• maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
• Must have working knowledge of drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and
• lift 50 lbs. including body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
• Must be willing to travel out of market/state, for up to several weeks at a time (50 - 90%)
• Must pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing.
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
• Ability to operate different types of equipment such as backhoe, forklift, electrical and hand tools
• Successful completion of industrial first aid and rescue training
• Must be able to work in a team environment on the crew and be a valued member of the team and the company.
• Communicate in person, by phone and radio with supervisor, foreman and co-workers
• Electrical Experience preferred

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with overtime requirements

Travel

Extensive travel is required for this position. Usually between 50 to 90% of the time.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related trade school education preferred
• 1 to 3 years of experience working on a tower construction crew
• Demonstrated ability to work with construction crew to complete project

EEO Statement

Ontivity provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ontivity complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Ontivity expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Ontivity’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.