Tower Technician III - Kent, WA

Betacom; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Kent, WA is seeking a Tower Technician to lead and assist in the construction and maintenance of communication towers. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Essential skills include climbing at heights, using hand tools, and completing safety analyses. The role requires good communication abilities and physical endurance, with potential travel involved. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of industry experience required.
• Self-motivated and quick learner.
• Experience with stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide.

Responsibilities

• Climbing and performing installations on communication towers.
• Completing daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Training lower-level tower technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of basic hand tools

Climbing ability

Communication skills

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anritsu Site Master

Andrew equipment

PPC equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW

Leads and assists in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and support structures and related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to facilitate timely job completion. Tower Technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Climbs and works on communication towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna system equipment.
• Does not require close supervision.
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s).
• Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
• The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb load.
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action.
• Communicates orally and in writing.
• Follows instructions accurately and completes assigned course of action.
• Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
• Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA).
• Knowledge of custom tower rigging techniques.
• Performs stage drops.
• Proficient with topside testing procedures (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.).
• Performs GPS antenna alignment.
• Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
• Troubleshoots RET systems.
• Runs required line to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
• Stacks towers and installs sector mounts.
• Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations and path alignment.
• Able to train lower-level tower techs.
• Proficient with all field requirements for completion of closeout packages.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years of industry experience.
• Good communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.
• Good computer skills.
• General knowledge and use of Microsoft office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to accommodate out of town travel, if required.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• ComTrain, OSHA10, RFA Awareness Training, First AID/CPR trained.
• Must have experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
• Must have experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
• RF Awareness, replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, and weather proofing.
• Highly organized and be able to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Tower Foreman.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.