Civil - Technician

Ontivity; Manchester (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontivity in Manchester, TN seeks a Civil Technician to support foundation pouring, fencing installation, grounding, and site upkeep for wireless tower projects. You’ll work closely with the Civil Foreman to ensure safety, quality, and on-time installation.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of tower construction experience, ability to read drawings and specs, and comfort operating backhoes and forklifts. Travel 50–90% may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures.
• Operate equipment including backhoe, forklift, electrical and hand tools.
• Industrial first aid and rescue training completed.
• Team-oriented, able to contribute as a valued crew member.
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone and radio with supervisor and co-workers.
• Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cad welding as required.
• Assist on overall job including ground work to build and install a site per customer specs.
• Maintain safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assisting with crew activities.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Piping diagrams

Team collaboration

Communication

Electrical experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Trade school preferred

Tools

Backhoe

Forklift

Electrical tools

Hand tools

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

• procedures, etc.

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 thecompany.
• 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.