Tower Technician IV - Construction

Betacom; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Tower Technician to lead and assist in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communication towers. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of industry experience and strong safety compliance skills. Responsibilities include climbing towers, ensuring safety regulations, and leading a team. Technical knowledge of hand tools and mechanical equipment is essential, along with effective communication abilities to report back to management.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of industry experience is required.
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills.
• Must be OSHA certified and CPR trained.

Responsibilities

• Climbs communication towers to install and repair antennas.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
• Acts as a team lead and mentor to less experienced technicians.

Skills

Basic hand tools knowledge

Mechanical equipment skills

Safety compliance

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Anritsu Site Master

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.