Tower Technician I, II, and III

The Tower Technician I, II, and III will install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic and microwave telecommunications equipment and systems. As a Tower Technician, support will be provided in the maintenance and operation of generators, HVAC, and telecommunication site infrastructures.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Understands and implements Engineered Environments Inc. Health Safety and Environmental Policies (Safety Manual)
• Understands and implements Industry standards (OSHA, TIA10-48, NATE CTS and ANSI)
• Ensure safety requirements at your sites and with crew
• Ability to work with Tower Foreman and Tower Technicians on a 2 to 4 man crew
• Assist Tower Foreman in the daily operations and quality of work performed at assigned sites
• Assist Tower Foreman in the daily paperwork required for the site and the crew as needed
• Assist with compiling all site-specific closeout documentation for your work effort as needed
• Climbing towers and ladders at various heights
• Erection of various tower types
• Off-loading material and inventory
• Preparation and cleaning of sites
• Installation of new carriers on new build and existing towers
• Assists in tower erection using helicopters, cranes and gin poles
• Assists in the assembly of monopole, all weld and knock down self-support and guyed towers
• Assists in the antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1 to 15-foot, VHF, UHF, cellular and FM broadcast antennas
• Assists in the transmission line and installation of foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline and elliptical waveguide
• Assists in the installation of all aspects of ell site foundations, grounding and conduits, with electrical installations where applicable
• Serve as a mentor to new less experienced technicians
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Training
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 3 to 6 years tower experience
• Must have NWSA certification
• Must provide current certification as required, is a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record meeting the company policy conditions
• If applicable, the ability to maintain FDOT logbooks - training will be provided
• Demonstrate expertise in construction skills, rigging, safety and general industry knowledge
• Job related certifications - First Aid, Safety, Rescue, Wiltron, Anritsu, Fiber, PIM, CPR and Connector attachment
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions per prints
• Must be able to read and interpret site plans, RFDS, construction drawings and SOW
• Working knowledge of safety standards and regulations
• Must be fit and in good physical condition
• Must have the ability to climb towers, be able to pick up 50 lbs., and capable of working up to 12 hours
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record meeting the company policy conditions
• Organizational, communication skills

 

Working Conditions
• Must be available to work weekends and/or nights, in extreme weather conditions if necessary
• Must have the ability and be willing to travel extensively, as required for job related functions
• Must be able to work out of market or away from home as work demands