Tower Technician

CED Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CED Systems is seeking a Tower Technician to carry out critical construction tasks in telecommunications. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the tower industry, be safety-conscious, and hold relevant certifications. This full-time position requires the ability to work in varied environments, climb to significant heights, and perform essential tasks including installing and maintaining microwave equipment. Comprehensive training will be provided for additional industry certifications, ensuring continuous skill development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid training time and certifications

Paid overtime

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience preferred in the tower industry.
• Ability to complete training for certifications such as RF Awareness Certified and Aerial Lift Certified.
• Valid driver's license with a clean MVR required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tower construction activities, including assembling/erecting towers and installing antennas.
• Assist with testing of new and existing equipment.
• Work reliably under minimal supervision and in various weather conditions.

Skills

Climbing

Troubleshooting

Basic mechanical abilities

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA 10 Certification

First Aid & CPR Certification

EME/RF Training

Job description

23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The technicianwill be responsible for the performance of various construction tasks in the areas of, but not limited to tower erection, cable, RRU and antenna installation, site construction and maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting. This position is for candidates with experience in Telecommunications construction. Preferred experience with OEM or carrier base projects and teams.

Requirements

• Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax/fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
• Read and understand Site Plan and Tower Drawings
• Installation and maintenance of microwave equipment to include testing.
• Assist with testing of new and existing equipment. May include RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) identification, RF or Fiber sweep & scoping, CAT5/6, DAS, PIM testing.
• Installation of ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.
• Installation of underground and in building conduits and Cabling.
• Learn or continue training in Industry Safety, Climbing, rescue, and rigging requirements and standardizations.
• Work as a team to function as part of a 2, 3, or 4-man crew to ensure project completion and customer satisfaction across multiple scope of works.
• Able to climb to and work at heights exceeding 300'
• Able to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
• Basic mechanical abilities with hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to work reliably under minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to receive, comprehend and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule.
• Ensure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule.
• Work with Construction Supervisor and Foreman to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials.
• 2+ Years of experience
  
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• First Aid & CPR (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• EME/RF Training (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• OSHA 10 Certified (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• RF Awareness Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• Aerial Lift Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• Competent Rigger Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• Hazcom Certification (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• NWSA (National Wireless Safety Alliance) (preferred, will provide training if necessary)
• TTT1 (Telecommunications Tower Technician 1) certification not required but is a bonus)
• Ability to operate a Commercial Vehicle a plus
• CDL (Commercial Driver License) License not required but a plus ++
  
  

CED will provide all training specific to Industry and Customer requirements.

Must Haves

• Minimum of 1 year (preferably 2 years) experience in the Tower industry
• Able to work in all weather conditions (safety first)
• Able to climb daily if project requires
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR
• Able to complete Pre-employment screening
• Able to travel (one month minimum)
  
  
  

Benefits

• Full Time W2 Employment
• Competitive Industry Pay rates
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO and Casual Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Paid training time and certifications
• Multiple Employee discount programs
• Referral Program
• Employee of the Quarter Program with bonus
• Performance Evaluation 30 days, 90 days and 1 Year
• PPE provided
• New fully loaded Trucks and tools provided
• New climbing kits and equipment
• Cross function Training to include Integration, Drive testing and more (CED is a turnkey wireless solutions provider)
• Paid travel time
• Paid Overtime
• Daily Per Diem when traveling
• Paid hotel rooms when traveling for each employee. (no shared rooms)
• Career Growth
  
  
  

Additional Information

CED Systems is anequal opportunityemployer. CED Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affordsequal employment opportunitiestoemployeesand applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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