Experienced Tower Technicians (Tower Techs I-III)

Kinsale Management Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Atlantic Contracting seeks experienced Tower Technicians (Tech I-III) to install, maintain, and troubleshoot coax and antennas, ground and erect towers safely, and follow fall protection regulations. Techs are trained in equipment use, inspection, and authorized climber protocols under supervision.

Responsibilities include executing on-site directions, performing installations and modifications to specifications, and contributing to daily safety plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of verified climbing experience required.
• Experience with Verizon, T-Mobile, BGE.
• Must have completed fall protection certification training, DOT physical, First Aid and CPR Certifications, Company safety training, OSHA 10, ComTrain certification, basic rigging, crane signals, RF safety, and aerial lift safety (or must be able to be re-certified or certified in a short time frame).
• Experience in sweep, PIM, and fiber testing.
• Knowledge of cellular RF installation techniques (weatherproofing, connectors, ground-kit application).
• Knowledge of all Antenna Systems Equipment, including but not limited to antenna, cable, connectors, TMAs, grounding, weather-proofing and other associated hardware.
• Maintain high job standards and detail orientation in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work effectively with minimal supervision as well as in a team.
• High attention to detail and excellent proof-reading capabilities.
• Must be able to prioritize workload.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of practices in the wireless industry.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ability to interpret basic drawings and plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.
• Documented training and skills assessment to effectively assist in rescue techniques and may be designated to assist the competent rescuer.

Responsibilities

• Ability to execute directions on-site from lead/supervisor and/or competent climber with minimal hands-on supervision
• Execute tower installations, upgrades, and modifications according to industry standards and project specifications.
• Maintain and enforce Mid Atlantic Contracting's safety program and standards, helping ensure daily job site safety plans are reviewed and followed.
• Lead by example, assisting newer employees in completing tasks and help enforce a positive work culture
• Maximize crew efficiency by taking a hands on approach in leading teammates through knowledge sharing and task specific demonstrations
• Continuously look for areas of improvement on our projects by assisting the lead/supervisor with crew accountability, equipment, and company resources
• Responsible for assisting with daily progress, job plans, job safety analysis, and assist with completing job closeout documentation on time

Skills

Climbing experience

Carrier experience

Safety certifications

Fiber testing

RF installation

Antenna systems

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem solving

Wireless industry knowledge

Equipment handling

Reading drawings

Communication

Instruction following

Rescue training

Job description

Description

Looking for experienced Tower Technicians (Tech I, Tech II, and Tech III) who will install, maintain, and assist in troubleshooting coax and antenna; modify, ground and erect towers safely and efficiently. Our experienced techs will immediately be productive members of the crews who have been trained in fall protection regulations, the equipment that applies to communication structures work, and proper use and inspection of said equipment. Our experienced techs are able to identify hazards and inspect equipment, and each one also processes the physical and mental abilities, required personal protection equipment, and training to be an authorized climber while 100% supervised by a competent climber.

Position responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Ability to execute directions on-site from lead/supervisor and/or competent climber with minimal hands-on supervision
• Execute tower installations, upgrades, and modifications according to industry standards and project specifications.
• Maintain and enforce Mid Atlantic Contracting's safety program and standards, helping ensure daily job site safety plans are reviewed and followed.
• Lead by example, assisting newer employees in completing tasks and help enforce a positive work culture
• Maximize crew efficiency by taking a hands on approach in leading teammates through knowledge sharing and task specific demonstrations
• Continuously look for areas of improvement on our projects by assisting the lead/supervisor with crew accountability, equipment, and company resources
• Responsible for assisting with daily progress, job plans, job safety analysis, and assist with completing job closeout documentation on time

Essential skills and experience:

• 1+ year of verified climbing experience is required
• Experience working with all carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, BGE)
• Must have completed fall protection certification training, DOT physical, First Aid and CPR Certifications, Company safety training, OSHA 10, ComTrain certification, basic rigging, crane signals, RF safety, and aerial lift safety (or must be able to be re-certified or certified in a short time frame)
• Experience in sweep, PIM, and fiber testing
• Knowledge of cellular RF installation techniques (weatherproofing, connectors, ground-kit application)
• Knowledge of all Antenna Systems Equipment, including but not limited to antenna, cable, connectors, TMAs, grounding, weather-proofing and other associated hardware
• Maintain high job standards and detail orientation in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work effectively with minimal supervision as well as in a team
• High attention to detail and excellent proof-reading capabilities
• Must be able to prioritize workload
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Knowledge of practices in the wireless industry
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies
• Ability to interpret basic drawings and plans
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions
• Documented training and skills assessment to effectively assist in rescue techniques and may be designated to assist the competent rescuer

Requirements

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; drive; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; type/use computer and phone. Employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites as well as wet and/or humid conditions, construction debris, dust, construction material fumes and odors, moving mechanical parts, high and underground precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, all weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat, and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration; must work outside in varying weather/driving conditions combined with regular work time indoors.