Cell Tower Technician

Job Description

Job Description

OverviewAs a tower technician for our Indiana market, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing, and other similar tasks in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. As a tower technician, you will work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments. What We Need from YouTo thrive in this role, you must be able to travel Monday through Friday, with some overnight and weekend work required. Frequent overtime should be expected. Experience in the telecommunications industry, coupled with the following skills, is also desired: Demonstrated ability to tie basic knotsDemonstrated understanding of safe/proper rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and cathead knowledgeAbility to read and understand construction drawings and Radio Frequency Data SheetsFamiliarity with basic hand tools; ability to manipulate equipment and instruments with precisionAbility to accurately use a tape measureAbility to use a compass and understand declinationKnowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipmentKnowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelinesDemonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoopsAbility to troubleshoot tower top issuesAbility to perform tower top fiber testing, PIM testing, and sweep test/load hopping test proceduresAbility to lift up to 75 pounds, bending, twisting, and contorting your body for extended periodsAbility to pass required pre-employment processes, including background check and drug screenConstruction experience is a plus The following licenses/certifications are also required and may be completed "in-house:" ComTrain certificationOSHA 10 certificationRF Awareness certificationFirst Aid/CPR training/certificationCompetent Climber certification What You'll Get from UsAt Heights Tower, our mission is to provide quality products and outstanding services to our customers, to treat our customers and employees in a respectful and friendly manner, and to be a positive influence in the community. We are dedicated to developing our employees, both personally and professionally. Our goal is to provide a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training, education, and guidance wherever possible. Safety is a top priority at HTS, and all our employees participate in required safety training and routine safety meetings; engage in ongoing rescue practice; complete certification programs; and receive consistent supervised monitoring. In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, six paid holidays and paid time off (eligibility and waiting periods apply), referral bonuses, company outings, and weekly pay. HTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. NOTICE TO AGENCIES AND THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS: This position is not approved for third-party sourcing efforts. Per Company policy, HTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they have been specifically engaged by HTS to provide candidates for a particular opening. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that HTS will have the right to hire that applicant at its sole discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.