Tower Technician

Viaero Wireless; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Communications West, based in Grand Island, Nebraska, is hiring for wireless telecom construction roles. You will install, inspect, and maintain RF and microwave systems on towers and rooftops, mount antennas, run coax, and troubleshoot.

Candidates should be prepared to travel up to 75% of the time and pass background checks. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of telecom construction experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years wireless telecom construction experience preferred.
• Must reside within daily commuting distance from crew base.
• Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification required.
• Able to lift body weight plus equipment up towers up to 500 ft for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops, and elevated structures.
• Mount antennas and microwave dishes, run coax, test lines, and sweep fiber.
• Install tower equipment (masts, clamps, cabling) and load trunk lines.
• Complete antenna installation of RF and microwave dishes from 1 ft to 10 ft.
• Troubleshoot RF/microwave systems and assemble monopoles, self-supports, and guyed towers.
• Operate power/tools, read instructions, and communicate effectively.
• Travel as required and pass pre-employment background checks.

Skills

MS Office

Power tools

Fiber testing

Aerial lifts

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Reading instructions

Communication

Outdoor work

Job description

Industrial Communications West is proudly connecting people across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. We construct turnkey communication facilities, co-locations and complete buildouts. Our experienced crews construct tower and network facilities for major PCS cellular carriers, private and public enterprises, and public safety agencies and utilities. Crews are based out of Grand Island, Nebraska, and we do not currently offer a rotation schedule. Sign-on bonus for experienced techs (ask recruiter)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures
• Mount antennas, including panels and microwave dishes, run coax, apply connectors, scope fiber runs, and sweet test coax lines and jumpers
• Install tower equipment, including, but not limited to, masts, clamping, bracing, support, antennas, remote radio units, cabling, and bolting
• Complete antenna installation of RF and microwave parabolic dishes from 1 foot to 10 feet in size
• Troubleshoot RF and microwave systems
• Assemble structures such as monopoles, self-supports, and guyed towers
• Install power trunk lines
• Load, transport, and unload tools, materials, and equipment in a safe manner
• Support site cleanup and upkeep
• Ability to manage crew members when required
• Complete company required documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• At least 2 years of wireless telecom construction experience preferred
• Must be willing to reside within a daily commutable distance from the crew base
• Basic knowledge of knots and tower rigging
• Must have or obtain and maintain Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification from an accredited institution
• Ability to pull your own body weight, plus equipment weight, up vertical towers up to 500 feet for extended periods of time
• Preferred: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR
• Ability to travel away from home up to 75% of the time including weekends. Travel includes local or regional site travel
• Must have a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass pre-employment checks, which include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law

Skills

• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to operate power tools and hand tools
• Proven ability to perform fiber and sweep testing
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, manlifts, telehandlers, and aerial platform equipment
• DC/AC electrical skills
• Have the ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or electrical connections
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and in person
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work long and unpredictable hours

Anticipated hourly pay for candidates with the required experience will be between $24 and $34. Candidates without at least 2 years of experience should anticipate a starting rate between $20 and $22 per hour.