Cell Tower Technician
About The Position
As a tower technician for the Indiana market, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation, required RF testing, and similar tasks in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. The role involves working at heights of up to 500 feet and performing manual labor outdoors. The position requires travel Monday through Friday, with some overnight and weekend work, and frequent overtime. HTS emphasizes employee development, safety training, routine safety meetings, ongoing rescue practice, certification programs, and supervised monitoring. Comprehensive benefits are offered, subject to applicable eligibility and waiting periods.
Requirements
- Experience in the telecommunications industry is desired.
- Demonstrated ability to tie basic knots.
- Understanding of safe and proper rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower preconstruction, and cathead knowledge.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and Radio Frequency Data Sheets.
- Familiarity with basic hand tools and ability to manipulate equipment and instruments precisely.
- Ability to accurately use a tape measure.
- Ability to use a compass and understand declination.
- Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for antennas and equipment.
- Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines.
- 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 and bend, twist, and contort the body for extended periods.
- Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including a background check and drug screen.
- Required certifications or training: ComTrain certification, OSHA 10 certification, RF Awareness certification, First Aid/CPR training or certification, and Competent Climber certification. These may be completed in-house.
- Ability to travel Monday through Friday; some overnight and weekend work is required.
- Frequent overtime should be expected.
Nice To Haves
- Construction experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform tower operations as part of a climbing crew.
- Conduct sweep testing and required RF testing.
- Maintain and install towers.
- Install coaxial cable and antennas.
- Perform related tower technician tasks in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines.
- Work at heights up to 500 feet and perform outdoor manual labor.
- Travel Monday through Friday, including some overnight and weekend work.
- Participate in required safety training, routine safety meetings, ongoing rescue practice, certification programs, and supervised monitoring.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Six paid holidays
- Paid time off, subject to eligibility and waiting periods
- Referral bonuses
- Company outings
- Weekly pay
- Opportunities for training, education, and guidance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
