Lead Tower Technician

Job Description

Job Description

KMM Telecommunications - L&A Lead Tower Technician 

LOCAL Candidates only - Must be in the Utica/Yorkville/Whitesboro area to be considered

KMM Telecommunications is looking for a motivated and skilled Lead Tower Technician to join our Team of Telecommunications Professionals. We are looking for an individual that values hard-work and trust and wants to be part of a Team that values the same. This position would be the 2nd in command on a 3 or 4-person Tower Crew. Current Tower Technicians that are experienced and looking to further their careers and be the Lead Hand on a Crew will also be considered for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection and maintenance services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops and other elevated structures in conjunction with the Crew Foreman and Tower Technician(s).
• Perform ground-based civil scopes when applicable in support of radio systems cabling, grounding, interconnects and/or conduits.
• Complete work on time, efficiently, and profitably.
• Adhere to KMM and Industry safety and quality control requirements at all times and ensure lower-level Tower Technicians adhere to the same.
• Identify and work with all required materials, tools and equipment needed to complete assigned work.
• Communicate effectively with Crew Foreman, and other Crew members at all times.
• Assist Crew Foreman with execution of all manner of site related duties/responsibilities, including Close-out documentation.
• Assist with training and skill development for less experienced Tower Technicians.
• Dedication to continued training and professional development.

• Maintain equipment and vehicles in a clean and operational condition at all times. 

• Certifications in Tower Climbing, OSHA, RF Awareness, First Aid and Safety, NWSA, and Rigging.

Job Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 2-3 years tower construction experience preferred.
• Comtrain or equivalent climbing certification preferred (Training will be provided by KMM otherwise).
• Knowledge of diagnostic test equipment preferred (Sweep/Fiber/PIM testing, etc.).
• Must be flexible to work overtime (weekend and evening work sometimes required).
• Must be flexible to work out of Market when/where required as site locations dictate.
• Must be comfortable climbing and working at heights on towers, rooftops, water towers and other elevated structures up to 300ft.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal Days
• Fortune 500 benefits through ADP Total Source
• 401K with company matching
• Health Insurance w/ option of adding a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program