Tower Technician IV - Construction

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Betacom