Tower Technician IV - Construction - Alabaster, Alabama

Betacom Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Betacom Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a Tower Technician to lead the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and related equipment. You will work irregular hours, travel as needed, and operate at great heights in varying weather.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on skills with antennas, RF testing, and rigging. You will mentor junior technicians and ensure quality work meets COP standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–4 years in the telecom industry.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Climb towers to install, replace, and repair antennas and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and ensure all tools and rigging gear are safe.
• Develop and write detailed Methods of Procedure (MOP).
• Lead and mentor tower crews safely within budget and schedule.
• Troubleshoot tower lighting systems.

Skills

Tower climbing

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anritsu Site Master

PIM

RF testing equipment

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Hourly Field Birmingham, AL, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $31.00 Hourly

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.
• Proficientwithalltestequipment(sweeps,PIM,fibertestingetc.)
• Proficientwithinstallationofantennas,RRH’s,ground kits,RETsystems.
• Runsrequiredlinestotopofthetower;groundscoaxlinesandbuildsdifferentsizesandtypesofconnectors.
• Stackstowers,installssectormounts.
• Basicknowledgeofmicrowavedishandradio installations
• Recognizessafetyhazards andperformsdutiesinasafemanner.
• Abilitytoleada4-mantowercrewsafelyandwithinestablishedbudgetaryrequirements.
• Ensuresjobsarecompletedfully,meetallcompanyandcustomerqualitystandardsandallCOPrequirementsare complying.
• Safelyrunsawinch/cathead.
• Troubleshootstowerlightingsystems.
• TMA Gaintestingexperience
• RFnoisefloortestingexperience
• 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.
• 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.