Field Tower Technician: RF Installations & Construction

SBANS SBA Network Services, LLC; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Equity opportunities

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Remote work days

Education assistance

Professional development

Bonus programs

Job summary

SBA Communications in Plainfield, IL is seeking a Tower Technician to perform daily construction duties, install antennas, read plans, and support expedited deployment.

This role requires climbing up to 500 feet, traveling domestically, possessing a valid driver's license, and completing SBA’s Tower U training. The position offers a benefits package including 401(k) with match, health insurance, paid leave, remote work days per year, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED preferred; and 1+ years year of recent tower climbing experience.
• Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications required.
• Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (i.e., RF sweep gear, PIM, and Fiber testing preferred).
• Must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
• Domestic Travel 90% of the time and able to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level.
• Valid Government Issued Driver's License Health Services\Drivers License - MDOT Medical Physical Pref.
• Anritsu certified Pref.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction duties on a daily basis ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services as directed by Superintendent and/or Tower Crew Lead.
• Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
• Read Plans, Site Plans and Tower Drawings.
• Install, connect and test underground and above ground grounding systems.
• Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule.
• Ensure Tower Crew Lead is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule.
• Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project.
• Identify construction "punch list" of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection.
• Maintain and enforce all SBA and OSHA safety practices, perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation.
• Work with Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials.
• Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Tower climbing

Blueprint reading

Anritsu certification

Driver's license

Travel 90%

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF test equipment

PIM testing

Fiber testing

Job description

SBA Communications in Plainfield, IL is seeking a Tower Technician to perform daily construction duties, install antennas, read plans, and support expedited deployment.

This role requires climbing up to 500 feet, traveling domestically, possessing a valid driver's license, and completing SBA’s Tower U training. The position offers a benefits package including 401(k) with match, health insurance, paid leave, remote work days per year, and growth opportunities.