Lead Tower Tech

Zenisco, Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Tower Tech to join their team in Auburn. This role involves climbing cell towers and installing telecom equipment, ensuring adherence to safety regulations while delivering high-quality work. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the wireless industry, and the ability to interpret technical documents. With a focus on quality and safety, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Complete understanding of the wireless industry and safety regulations.
• Ability to work at heights and install telecom equipment efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Climb cell towers and install telecom equipment/materials.
• Interpret blueprints and ensure proper installation of antenna systems.

Skills

Capstan operations

Crane/signaling

Steel work

Shoot azimuths

Knowledge of testing equipment

Rigging

Connector install

System testing

Coax, Fiber routing/handling

Grounding

Cad welding

Self-motivated

Quick learner

Physically able to climb

Tools

Aerial lift

Forklift

Back hoe

Capstan

Job description

Zenisco, Inc. in WA hiring Lead Tower Tech

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Auburn WA

SUMMARY: Have a complete understanding of the wireless industry. 90% of time spent onsite climbing Cell Towers. Assist foreman in developing and planning complete site build (as it pertains to the SOW at hand). Share ultimate responsibility for quality of SOW deliverable. Assist foreman in identifying change orders, obstacles, and safety concerns that may impede SOW timeline. Possess leadership skills to direct all top side activities. Back up tower foreman when on the ground. Have a solid understanding of color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, etc. (as it pertains to the SOW at hand). Understand all components of the COP process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

1. Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner.
2. Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios, and antennas.
3. Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.
4. A willingness to travel when required.

Successful Completion of Required Training:

• Tower/Rescue
• First Aid/BBP @ CPR
• PPE use and requirements
• Lock out Tag out
• RF Awareness
• Rigging
• GHS (formally MSDS)
• Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, Back hoe, capstan etc.)

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capstan operations
• Crane/signaling
• Steel work (hanging boom, antenna etc.)
• Shoot azimuths
• Knowledge of all testing equipment - load hopping and (basic functions of the equipment)
• Higher understanding of multiple pulley operations
• Fully understand quality and safety procedures
• Ability to clearly capture photo images
• Advanced understanding of Rigging
• Connector install
• System testing (load hopping) PIM, ANRITSU, Fiber etc.
• Coax, Fiber routing/handling
• Top side and bottom side grounding
• Cad welding
• Self-motivated
• Quick learner
• Able to take direction
• Hard-working
• Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day