Tower Technician Top Hand

Pearce Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking an experienced Top Hand to support AT&T technology and structural projects across Salt Lake City, UT and Idaho. You’ll work in a crew environment, perform installation, repair, and testing of wireless infrastructure, and help lead on-site operations with safety and professionalism.

Key qualifications include civil and RF construction skills, ability to read drawings, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven construction (civil and RF) skills with scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and deliverable management.
• Experience with AT&T Network projects, troubleshooting, maintenance, and new site builds.
• Climbing Safety & Rescue Certification (renewals may be required).
• Ability to read construction drawings (CDs) and Plumbing diagrams (RFDS).
• Knowledge of hardware, software, and air interface malfunctions using test equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on tower tops and learn from experience.
• Willingness to travel for multi-day jobs with per diem as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work at heights 90’ to 500+’; maintain weatherproofing, grounding, and rigging techniques.
• Install, repair, modify, optimize, or accept test procedures for wireless infrastructure and electrical equipment.
• Train other Tower Technicians and act as Interim Foreman when needed.
• Perform maintenance or upgrades on equipment during off-peak seasons and conduct checks.
• Collaborate with crew to respond to service calls promptly.
• Maintain a strong work ethic, punctuality, and set pace as Team Lead.

Skills

Top Hand

AT&T Network projects

Fiber

RF

Safety & Rescue

Tools

RF test equipment

Fiber

PIM equipment

Job description

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com .

Your Impact:

Are you an experienced Top Hand with construction and project management skills looking for your next full-time role supporting AT&T Technology and structural projects, including new builds, site mods, and rooftop installations? Do you thrive in a crew environment and can deliver high-quality projects on time with solid professionalism, within budget, all while adhering to strict safety guidelines? If so, then Pearce has a role for you! The Top Hand must have experience with color coding, fiber, and sweeping in addition to working with ACAS, NSFD, and site access. This role will cover the Salt Lake City, Utah area in addition to the state of Idaho.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work at heights 90’ to 500+’; maintain efficient weatherproofing, grounding, and rigging techniques
• Participate in and carry out installation, repair, modification, optimization, or acceptance test procedures of wireless infrastructures and electrical equipment and install all types of connectors
• As the Top Hand, you will also take part in training other Tower Technicians and would occasionally serve as an Interim Foreman when the situation presents itself
• Performing additional maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment and conducting performance checks and regular maintenance
• Working with a crew and responding to service calls in a timely manner
• Maintain an outstanding work ethic, be punctual and on time and set the pace as Team Lead

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience:

• Proven construction (civil and RF) skills, with an understanding of scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and deliverable management
• Experience with AT&T Network projects, T-Mobile CX, Verizon CX, Dish Network CX, troubleshooting, maintenance, and new site builds
• Climbing Safety & Rescue Certification (assistance may be provided for renewals)
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings (CD’s) and Plumbing diagrams (RFDS)
• Knowledge of basic hardware, software, and air interface malfunctions utilizing various test equipment on multiple products and technologies
• Ability to run all aspects of the top of the tower with minimal supervision while continuing to learn from experience
• Working knowledge of cell site service monitors, RF test equipment, Fiber, and PIM equipment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Compliance with FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA Regulations
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (if driving a Company Vehicle) and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to travel for multiple days with Per Diem depending on the project
• Must have the ability to inspect and/or troubleshoot equipment/alarms effectively, both visually and audibly
• Climbing structures and or operating lifts for prolonged periods and lifting heavy objects and stretching above your head

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

• In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
• This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$28 - $32 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

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