TECHNICIAN, MAINTENANCE (FULL-TIME)

Day Wireless Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Wireless Systems is seeking a Tower Technician to perform tower construction, deconstruction, installation of antennas and lines, and grounding across multiple sites. The role requires climbing towers or other structures and may involve traveling up to 75% of the time.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience; climbing certification is not required, but willingness to climb and no fear of heights is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience.
• Willingness to climb and no fear of heights required.
• Climbing certification not required.

Responsibilities

• Climb various types of telecommunication towers to install antennas, dishes, cables, and stand-offs on towers.
• Build and deconstruct towers.
• Dig trenches for grounding tower and building to R56 standards, driving ground rods and cad welding.
• Open and able to travel +/- 75% of the time may be necessary

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years related experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Tower Technician is responsible for all tower related functions in the Tower Construction department. The Tower Technician is responsible for all tower related functions at multiple sites/field operations including tower builds, tower deconstructs, technical testing of antennas, installation of tower components, hanging of antennas and dishes on towers, installation of lines or other cellular components, site build outs, and grounding tower and buildings. In order to complete these operations, qualified individuals must be capable of climbing towers or other structures. Tower Technicians are teamed with another Tower Technician when traveling and climbing.

• Climb various types of telecommunication towers to install antennas, dishes, cables, and stand-offs on towers.
• Build and deconstruct towers.
• Dig trenches for grounding tower and building to R56 standards, driving ground rods and cad welding
• Open and able to travel +/- 75% of the time may be necessary

Position Overview

The Tower Technician is responsible for all tower related functions in the Tower Construction department. The Tower Technician is responsible for all tower related functions at multiple sites/field operations including tower builds, tower deconstructs, technical testing of antennas, installation of tower components, hanging of antennas and dishes on towers, installation of lines or other cellular components, site build outs, and grounding tower and buildings. In order to complete these operations, qualified individuals must be capable of climbing towers or other structures. Tower Technicians are teamed with another Tower Technician when traveling and climbing.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plan schedule (crew schedule, customer contact, site access, contact subcontractor, inform supervisor, order parts)
• Climb various types of telecommunication towers to install antennas, dishes, cables, and stand-offs on towers.
• Build and deconstruct towers.
• Dig trenches for grounding tower and building to R56 standards, driving ground rods and cad welding
• Open and able to travel +/- 75% of the time may be necessary

Education And/or Experience

• General laborer
• Carpenter/ framer
• Concrete form setter/general concrete worker
• Hand tool/power tool experience
• Equipment operator- excavator, Dozer, skid steer, etc
• Climbing certification is not required nor is climbing experience
• Willingness to climb and no fear of heights is required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus a minimum of 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses, Certifications

• A valid Driver's License is preferred
• Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification is a plus
• OSHA Construction 10 HR Safety Training program, or possess an OSHA 10-Hour Safety Card, as well as First Aid and CPR certification would be a plus
• CDL would be a plus

Company Overview

Day Wireless Systems is the largest full-service wireless integrator in the West. We provide design, construction, licensing, sales, service, rentals, installation, and maintenance for a wide range of wireless voice, data, and video applications.

Founded in 1969, today we have 30 locations and 400+ employees in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. Day Wireless employees enjoy the opportunity to grow and transfer within our many locations and business divisions.

Disclaimer

Day Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.