Tower Technician

Day Wireless Systems; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Wireless Systems in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a Tower Technician who will be responsible for various tower-related functions including installation of antennas, tower builds, and technical testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 1-2 years of experience in construction or similar fields. Willingness to climb and travel is essential. Additional certifications such as OSHA 10-Hour Safety and First Aid are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb various types of telecommunication towers.
• Experience as a general laborer or carpenter.
• Willingness to travel and work at various sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan crew schedule and customer contact.
• Climb towers to install antennas and dishes.
• Dig trenches for grounding and building.
• Travel +/- 75% of the time may be necessary.

Skills

Climbing and no fear of heights

Hand tool experience

Power tool experience

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 to 2 years related experience

Tools

Excavator

Dozer

Skid steer

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.

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

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.