Tower - Technician

We work in Denver and beyond! From Red Rocks to Coors Field, Empower Field to Vail, Breckenridge to Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base to Arapahoe Basin.

Mountain Wireless has been in business for 25 years and we have never laid off any employees!

We offer a one-of-a-kind work environment, are committed to our team members and are always looking to develop and promote from within.

Be a part of next generation cellular transformation, 5G deployment, large venue technology deployment and more.

We ask that you are located in the Denver Metro or surrounding area, since you will be commuting to our location in Aurora, CO.

This role is responsible to assist in the erection, construction, and/or maintenance of wireless towers. Ensure that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform work on tower top, looking after all aspects of work while at the tower top, ensuring that a safe, quality installation has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.
• Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, documentation. Assist in gathering all closeout documents are an absolute must.
• At the instruction of Tower Lead, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installation, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weather proofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation.
• Do grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc.
• Assist on overall job on groundwork including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assisting with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
• Must continue to work towards training and certifications for tower related work.
• A plus to know how to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
• Assist in the installation of all tower related aspects of wireless cell site
• Ensure highest level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld
• Assist in the assembly of monopole, self-support guyed towers, and rooftops
• Assist in the transmission line and installation
• Responsible for tool inventory and upkeep daily on job site
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights and locations
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs.; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
• Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather
• Valid driver’s license is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

No experience required. We will train the right person!

We ask that you are located in the Denver Metro or surrounding area, since you will be commuting to our location in Aurora, CO.

Technical Skills:

• Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework required
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts and aerial platform equipment a plus
• Successful completion of industrial first aid and rescue training and possess a competent climber card
• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
• Must be able to work in a team environment on the crew and be a valued member of the team and the company.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug test.

Soft Skills:

• Communicate in person, by phone and radio with supervisor, foreman and co-workers
• Must work in a team environment participating in tailboards throughout the day
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions
• Must be able to work with a team, and independently as required
• Have tool knowledge

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Pay:

$22-25 DOE

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related trade school education preferred

Our Benefits

Mountain Wireless offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to enhance all aspects of our employees’ well-being. In addition to competitive pay; our benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision plans (for team members and their families)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Additional benefits including life and disability insurance
• Competitive Pay
• PTO
• 7 Paid holidays

EEO Statement

Mountain Wireless provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mountain Wireless complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Mountain Wireless expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Mountain Wireless’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.