Cell Tower Technician

Heights Tower Service, Inc.•Mount Vernon, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

As a tower technician, 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.

Requirements

Ability to travel Monday through Friday, with some overnight and weekend work required
Frequent overtime should be expected
Demonstrated ability to tie basic knots
Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and cathead knowledge
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and Radio Frequency Data Sheets
Familiarity with basic hand tools; ability to manipulate equipment and instruments with precision
Ability to accurately use a tape measure
Ability to use a compass and understand declination
Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment
Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines
Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops
Ability to troubleshoot tower top issues
Ability to perform tower top fiber testing, PIM testing, and sweep test/load hopping test procedures
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, bending, twisting, and contorting your body for extended periods
Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including background check and drug screen
ComTrain certification
OSHA 10 certification
RF Awareness certification
First Aid/CPR training/certification
Competent Climber certification