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Job Description

Job Description

Network Connex has been serving the telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex accelerates the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration.  

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a robust set of benefits from health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability and more. What sets us apart is you are eligible to participate in our benefits programs the first of the month following your start date. One of the shortest benefits eligibility waiting periods in the industry!

Our Vanguard 401(k) plan comes with a 5% company match, which you are immediately vested in, and you can start participating at the same time as all the other benefits! We have 10 (ten) paid company holidays, a generous PTO (Paid Time-Off) accrual schedule, and robust health & wellness programs that can help you earn discounts on your health premiums and more! We go beyond base compensation and give you total rewards!  

Job Summary: Tower Top Technicians support all aspects of telecommunication installations including the construction and maintenance of telecommunication structures.  To include ensuring that work is performed in the safest manner possible while delivering a high-quality product to our customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Climbing and working on top of communications towers; installing, replacing, and repairing antenna equipment
• Takes direction from crew Foreman ensuring safety and quality standards are met while adhering to project budgets and timelines.
• Review documentation with Foreman to prepare for the build, assemble the necessary materials, and determine the required installation methods.
• Help supervise the tracking of all on-site inventory and materials.
• Perform tower inspections, inventories and other various audits.
• Collect, review, and submit all on-site closeout documentation per the deliverable timelines.
• Assist with training crew members on proper safety/quality standards to align with CCDP (Crew Career Development Program)
• Maintain issued equipment and report deficiencies as needed.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2-3 years of Tower Top Telecommunications experience
• Ability to maintain physical capability to climb daily. 
• Ability and knowledge of all type of rigging on various tower types
• Ability to troubleshoot on-site alarms 
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to the set schedule.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, general education degree (G.E.D.), or related trade school education
• Valid driver’s license preferred with a driving record that meets Company requirements.
• Ability to travel away from home, including weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with a 50 lb. load.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen 
• Valid drivers license

EEOC - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Network Connex is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected status. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.