Tower Technician IV - Alaska

Betacom; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Anchorage is seeking a Tower Technician to lead the construction and maintenance of communication towers. This role involves climbing tall structures to install and repair antennas, ensuring safety compliance, and working in various weather conditions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3-4 years of industry experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to lift heavy equipment. The position requires regular travel and may involve working at great heights.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in construction and maintenance of communication towers.
• Ensure safety compliance of crew members.
• Climb and work on towers for installation and repair.

Skills

Climbing communication towers

Safety management

Effective communication

Mechanical equipment knowledge

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anritsu Site Master

GPS antenna alignment tools

Mechanical tools

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

• Climbsandworksoncommunicationstowers forthepurposeofinstalling,replacing,andrepairingantennasystemsequipment
• Thebasicuseandcareofhandtoolsandmechanicalequipment
• SafetyManagement-ensurescrewmembersareincompliancewithcompanyandcustomersafetyrequirements
• Verifiesandensuresalltoolsand rigginggear aresafe touse
• CompletesrequireddailyJobSafetyAnalysis (JSA’s)
• Executesandmanages,ifrequired
• Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or nearenergizedlinesand equipment
• Theabilitytoclimbtallstructures(100 feetormore)with50lb.load
• Fullunderstandingofajob orproject ScopeofWork(SOW)
• AbilitytodevelopandwriteadetailedMethodofProcedure(MOP)forajob/project
• Analyzessituationsaccuratelyandadoptanappropriatecourseofaction
• Solidcommunicationskills, bothorallyandinwriting
• Followsinstructionsaccuratelyandcompleteassignedcourse ofaction
• Recognizessafetyhazards andperformingdutiesinasafemanner
• Maintainsclean,orderlyenvironmentadheringtocompanypoliciesandindustryregulation/standard(s)(OSHA)Experiencedwithcustomtowerriggingtechniques.Performstapedrops
• Proficientwithalltestequipment(sweeps,PIM,fibertestingetc.)PerformsGPSantennaalignment(SunsightAAT)Proficientwithinstallationofantennas,RRH’s,ground kits,RETsystems
• TroubleshootingRETsystems–bottom.Runsrequiredlinestotopofthetower;groundscoaxlinesandbuildsdifferentsizesandtypesofconnectors.Stackstowers,installssectormounts
• Basicknowledgeofmicrowavedishandradio installationsRecognizessafetyhazards andperformsdutiesinasafemanner
• Abilitytoleada4-mantowercrewsafelyandwithinestablishedbudgetaryrequirements
• Ensuresjobsarecompletedfully,meetallcompanyandcustomerqualitystandardsandallCOPrequirementsare complying
• Safelyrunsawinch/cathead
• TroubleshootsGPSantennasTroubleshootstowerlightingsystems
• TMA GaintestingexperienceRFnoisefloortestingexperience
• Actasateamleadandmentortolessexperienced TowerTechnicians

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

• Workingknowledgeofbasichandtools,mechanicalequipment,andelectro-mechanicalequipment
• Goodcomputerskills
• Self-motivatedandabletolearnquickly
• Abilitytolift over70pounds

QUALIFICATIONS

• MusthaveHighschooldiplomaorequivalent
• 3to4yearsofindustryexperience
• Excellentcommunicationskills,readingandwritingskills(English)
• Goodcomputerskills
• KnowledgeanduseofMicrosoftofficesuite(Excel,Word,PowerPoint&Outlook)
• CleanDrivingRecord&ValidDriver'sLicenseandreliabletransportationtoandfromwork
• Mustbeabletoaccommodateoutoftowntravel,ifrequired
• Workingknowledgeofbasichandtools,mechanicalequipment,andelectro-mechanicalequipment
• ComTrain,OSHA10,RFAwarenessTraining,FirstAID/CPRtrained
• MusthaveexperiencewithAnritsuSiteMaster,Andrew,PPC,towermappingandantennaequipment
• Musthaveexperiencestackingself-supporttowers,installingwaveguide,antennas,andmicrowavedishes
• RFAwareness,replacement,andmaintenancei.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.

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.