REPOST-Communication Technician (Tower Climber) (61081647)

State of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

50d

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED -Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply Job Purpose Under limited supervision, installs, maintains and inspects the SCETV towers. Serves as technical advisor for new tower construction, upgrading of existing towers and dismantling and moving existing towers. Ensures that all towers are in compliance with all FAA, FCC, EIA/TIA, OSHA and ANSI, and ASTM rules and regulations. Job Duties Plans, organizes and performs maintenance as required on all SCETV owned towers, wire attachment points and tower foundations. Inspect tower grounding system ( above ground) and determine proper corrosion control requirements for all towers. As required, inspect, maintain and assist with removal of any of the 500 plus SCETV owned towers located at schools State-Wide. Coordinate with 3rd parties as needed for jobs outside the scope of SCETV crew. Ensure that all SCETV owned towers maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-l L, Obstruction Marking and Lighting. In accordance with established guidelines, establish a proactive routine maintenance program for grounds care at each guyed tower site. Coordinate with management and peers to ensure efficient use of time and resources. In accordance with established guidelines, order parts, supplies and tools as required. Periodically inspect tools and equipment and order replacements as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor and management.

Requirements

An associate degree in electronics and related experience or high school diploma and work experience in tower lighting systems and tower maintenance.
A valid Class E driver's license and clean driving record.
Possession of a valid SC Class A driver's license and successful completion of a valid Tower climbing certificate program(at agency expense) within the first six (6) months of employment.
Individuals assigned to positions in this class will be assigned duties that require a considerable amount of walking, standing, bending and climbing on top of towers, buildings, stairways, step ladders and extension ladders.
Statewide travel is required.
Incumbent occasionally subject to recall after work hours during periods of hazardous weather conditions and other emergencies.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in electronics and three years of certified tower climbing or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Current Tower Climbing certification is preferred. (Consideration will be given if prior certification has lapsed)

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and performs maintenance as required on all SCETV owned towers, wire attachment points and tower foundations.
Inspect tower grounding system ( above ground) and determine proper corrosion control requirements for all towers.
Inspect, maintain and assist with removal of any of the 500 plus SCETV owned towers located at schools State-Wide.
Coordinate with 3rd parties as needed for jobs outside the scope of SCETV crew.
Ensure that all SCETV owned towers maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-l L, Obstruction Marking and Lighting.
Establish a proactive routine maintenance program for grounds care at each guyed tower site.
Coordinate with management and peers to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
Order parts, supplies and tools as required.
Periodically inspect tools and equipment and order replacements as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor and management.