TOWER TECH III - FL

Bluewave Communications, Inc.

Boca Raton (FL)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401K and Match

Referral program

Health Saving Account

Bonus Pay

Weekly Per Diem

Relocation

Job summary

Bluewave Communications, Inc. is seeking a skilled tower technician to lead tower top activities and support RF projects across Florida.

The role requires strong hands-on ability with cell towers, small cells and related wireless infrastructure, including PIM and sweep testing, site troubleshooting, and turn-up. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of tower construction experience or 1+ year with TTT I/II certifications, plus the ability to read blueprints and OSHA-safety training.

Qualifications

High school or GED required; ability to read blueprints and specs.
2+ years tower construction or 1+ year with TTT I/II; certification required.
Must read blueprints and specs; CAD-weld training helpful.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain cell towers, small cells and wireless structures.
Support foreman on tower top and RF technical lead.
Perform PIM, sweep testing, site troubleshooting, integration and turn-up.
Plan and mobilize staff and materials to meet schedule.
Inspect subcontractors' work and manage punch lists.
Maintain safety and conduct daily jobsite safety inspections.
Work overtime including weekends/evenings as needed.

Skills

Tower construction

RF testing

PIM

Blueprints

Safety training

Education

High School diploma

Tower Certification (TTT I/II/III)

Tools

Test equipment

Sweep testing

PIM equipment

Fiber tests

Job description

Competitive benefits

Bluewave Communication is taking America’s information infrastructure by storm and needs best-in-class talent to continue driving our national growth!

Who is Bluewave?

Bluewave is a well-established telecommunication construction company expanding into the Florida market. Our cutting-edge approach to complex projects is what sets us above the rest.

Why Join Bluewave?

Small business with a big business personality
Local in our markets and proud of it!
Aggressive business plan aimed at strategic growth for all employees.
Work/Life Balance
Paid training & front-line technologies/equipment.
Competitive benefits

Joining Bluewave means joining a company that is 100% dedicated to its people. It means joining a smart, tenacious, committed, work-hard-play-hard team that is committed to the success of Bluewave, our clients, and each other.

We are not looking to hire someone who just wants a job, we are looking for someone who wants a career. If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at our company.

Position Details

This position requires that the employee must excel as a top hand and run all aspects of the tower top and/or have extremely strong technical abilities to be the right hand to the Tower Foreman and also have the ability to lead a two-man team as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for the build and maintenance of cell towers, small cells, and other wireless equipment and structures.
Must provide support to the foreman on tower top or as RF technical lead.
Skilled in PIM & sweep testing, site troubleshooting, integration, and turn up.
Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials, and subcontractors in coordination with project foreman to meet progression schedule.
Inspect and approve all sub-contractor's work.
Identify construction "punch list" of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection.
Ensure tasks assigned are completed in timely, quality manner.
May maintain and enforce all BCI and OSHA safety practices, perform daily jobsite safety inspections on equipment prior to operation. Immediately stops work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist.
Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of BCI’s Tower training classes.
Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High School or GED required.
2+ years tower construction background required, Or 1+ years tower tech. with TTT-I or II. Certification, both written and practical.
Able to read blueprints, details, and specifications.
Cad-weld or other thermo-weld training helpful.
Has demonstrated knowledge of Test Equipment, Sweep, PIM & Fiber, and Certification in each.
Has demonstrated knowledge of standard knots, Pass N.A.T.E. Tower Climbers Exam.
Successfully complete BCI Tower and Safety Training.
Not required but experience installing and integrating T-Mobile, AT & T, Verizon, Dish, and Sprint is a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Drivers License required.
Must be able to meet BCI MVR criteria with approved driver status.
Valid (Medical Examiners Certificate DOT Card) required.
OSHA 30 Certification can be obtained via successful completion of BCI training class.
Not required but preferred: (BCI will train as required)
NWSA – TTT I, II, or III
Gin Pole Certified
Competent Climber / Rigging
RF Awareness
Fall protection / Rescue.

Physical Demands

Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Standing 90% of the day.
Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
Ability to stoop and bend.
Ability to reach and stretch.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and climb.
Ability to work on job site in remote location for extended periods of time.

Work Environment