Tower Technician IV - Construction - Kansas City, Missouri

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full-time Regular Hourly Field Kansas City, MO, US Salary Range: $28.00 To $31.00 Annually 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. Proficientwithalltestequipment(sweeps,PIM,fibertestingetc.) Proficientwithinstallationofantennas,RRH’s,ground kits,RETsystems. Runsrequiredlinestotopofthetower;groundscoaxlinesandbuildsdifferentsizesandtypesofconnectors. Stackstowers,installssectormounts. Basicknowledgeofmicrowavedishandradio installations Recognizessafetyhazards andperformsdutiesinasafemanner. Abilitytoleada4-mantowercrewsafelyandwithinestablishedbudgetaryrequirements. Ensuresjobsarecompletedfully,meetallcompanyandcustomerqualitystandardsandallCOPrequirementsare complying. Safelyrunsawinch/cathead. Troubleshootstowerlightingsystems. TMA Gaintestingexperience RFnoisefloortestingexperience 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. 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 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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-Incorporated