Tower Technician IV - Construction - Kent, Washington

Betacom; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 97,423,872 - 106,240,512; Full time

Job summary

Betacom in Kent, WA is seeking a Tower Technician IV who will lead and assist in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and related equipment. You will climb tall structures, work in varying weather, and enforce safety standards to complete projects on time.

You will troubleshoot RF systems, align GPS antennas, and install antennas, RRHs, and related hardware. Strong communication and a proactive safety mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 3–4 years industry experience.
• Excellent communication, reading and writing skills; strong computer literacy and MS Office.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license; willingness to travel and work at height.
• OSHA10, RF Awareness Training, First Aid/CPR trained; familiarity with tower rigging and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in construction, installation, and maintenance of towers and related telecom equipment.
• climbs towers up to 100 feet or more with load; ensure safety and compliance per COP/OSHA.
• Develop and follow detailed SOPs and Job Safety Analyses; mentor crew members.
• Troubleshoot RF systems, GPS antenna alignment, and antenna installations; manage tasks within budget and schedule.

Skills

Excellent communications

Reading and writing skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Valid Driver's License

Clean driving record

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–4 years of industry experience

Tools

Anritsu Site Master

Andrew

PPC

Tower mapping

Antenna equipment knowledge

Job description

Tower Technician IV - Construction - Kent, Washington

Betacom Kent, Washington, United States

About this position

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 GaintestingexperienceRFnoisefloortestingexperienceActasateamleadandmentortolessexperienced TowerTechnicians.

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 GaintestingexperienceRFnoisefloortestingexperienceActasateamleadandmentortolessexperienced 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:

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.

Salary Information

$34 - $37Hourly Wage