Support Technician 3

Job Description

Job Description

Tower Support Technician (ST3/4)

Future Technologies is a professional services company specializing in technical consulting, planning, design, implementation, and support of innovative communications solutions focused on wireless infrastructures and their accompanying technologies for commercial and military customers around the world. We pride ourselves in our ability to hone-in on unique customer challenges and deliver best-of-breed solutions that meet or exceed expectations. 

Job Summary:

Tower Support Technician (ST3) will work as part of a four-person construction crew or a two-person maintenance team. The ST3 will be responsible for performing various construction and maintenance tasks of communications equipment on vertical assets at elevated heights. ST3 will be assigned to a crew/team and deploy for 6-8 week rotations depending on workload.

Construction tasks include:

• Installing cellular and microwave antenna systems at elevated heights.
• Terminating, testing, and routing fiber, coaxial, data, and power cables.
• Aligning and optimization of antennas.
• Removing end of life equipment from vertical assets.

Maintenance tasks include:

• Troubleshooting communications systems.
• Testing and repairing or replacing fiber, coaxial, data and power cables.
• Replacing communication system components.
• Preventive maintenance of existing communication systems.
• Site surveys and inspections.

Qualifications:

• Availability to travel nationwide 100%.
• Availability to work outside normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, as needed.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Possess a valid and current driver’s license and be approved to operate a company vehicle.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment, post-offer drug test and adhere to Future Technologies and customer substance use prevention policies.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment, post offer background check, including criminal history check, employment history check, and education verification, among other things. Future Technologies will consider criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Successfully complete Future Technologies tower training program at required level.
• Successfully complete all safety training required to perform work at specified location.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and write.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical terms and tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in remote and challenging locations including, but not limited to rooftops, confined spaces, and all types of geographic locations.
• Ability to clearly identify specific color schemes.
• Ability to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
• The ability to use hand tools, power tools and industry test equipment.
• Standing, Walking and Climbing for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive Movements for extended periods of time.
• Push / Pull materials and equipment for extended periods of time.
• Lift / Carry materials that are an average weight of (50) pounds (6) to (8) hours daily.
• Ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with an average of 50 lb. load and to work at altitudes of 300+ feet.
• Readiness to perform these duties in all weather conditions / climates including heat, cold, rain etc.
• Meet certain weight requirements post-offer, pre-employment and during employment to comply with OSHA regulations and equipment manufacturers safety standards for working at elevated heights; maximum weight to be qualified to climb upon hire is 240 pounds.
• Waist circumference must not exceed 60 inches measured at the navel as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.

If you feel that you meet these qualifications and pride yourself on being a punctual, reliable person, with quality workmanship please respond.

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401k and 401k matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision health benefits
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance