Tower Technician

SBA Communications; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SBA Communications, based in Pittsburgh, is looking for a Tower Technician to perform construction duties for wireless communication infrastructure. The role requires climbing at heights of up to 500 feet and completing construction activities efficiently and safely.

Ideal candidates will have 1+ years of tower climbing experience and strong technical knowledge of safety practices. This position involves domestic travel and requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent tower climbing experience.
• Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints.
• Must possess a valid Government Issued Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform tower construction activities including assembling towers and installing antennas.
• Ensure safety practices and perform daily inspections.
• Complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Tower climbing experience

Knowledge of standard knots

Ability to read blueprints

Operation of Test Equipment

Physical ability to climb up to 500 feet

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

RF sweep gear

PIM

Fiber testing equipment

Job description

Overview

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!

Your Next Career Opportunity – Tower Technician

Your Next Career Opportunity – Tower Technician

Perform construction duties on a daily basis ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services as directed by Superintendent and/or Tower Crew Lead.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
• Read Plans, Site Plans and Tower Drawings.
• Install, connect and test underground and above ground grounding systems.
• Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule.
• Ensure Tower Crew Lead is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule.
• Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project.
• Identify construction "punch list" of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection.
• Maintain and enforce all SBA and OSHA safety practices, perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation.
• Work with Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials.
• Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED preferred
• 1+ years of recent tower climbing experience
• Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications
• Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (i.e., RF sweep gear, PIM, and Fiber testing)
• Must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet
• Domestic travel 90% of the time and able to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level
• Valid Government Issued Driver's License
• Health Services/Driver’s License - MDOT Medical Physical Preference
• Other Anritsu certification preferred

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently (70lbs)
• Carrying Frequently
• Pulling Frequently
• Climbing Frequently
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Frequently
• Talking Frequently
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
• Extreme cold Occasionally
• Extreme heat Occasionally
• Humid Occasionally
• Wet Occasionally
• Noise Frequently
• Hazards Frequently
• Temperature Change Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions Frequently
• Vibration Frequently
• Precarious Heights Frequently

In our efforts to maintain a safe work environment for our team members and the general public, all applicants who receive a conditional job offer for employment in a position classified as safety sensitive will be required to take and satisfactorily pass a drug test.