Tower Technician, II: Lexington / Walton, KY

Peak Utility Services Group•Lexington, KY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations. The Level II Technician, Tower is expected to safely and efficiently climb and maneuver on a wire structure, under senior tower supervision.

Requirements

OSHA 10 Certification Required
Two (2+) years of experience in the industry associated with Wireless Technologies
Must show previous climbing certification (authorized or competent)
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks
Pass a pre-employment drug screen
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
Ability to climb and work up to 500+ft and lift over 50 lbs.
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.
Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.

Nice To Haves

First Aid / CPR Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Layout and install an Ice Bridge and perform proper use of cad welds
Build out a tower platform on the ground and properly install on the tower with exposure to a cathead
Properly route and secure hybrid cables and hybrid jumpers
Fabricate steel in the field and on the tower
Wire in Raycaps and install Flash Technology lighting controllers
Troubleshoot fiber, power and RF issues utilizing the PIM/Sweep gear and fiber tester
Ability to properly take Pre-Construction and Closeout photos
Ability to rig a tower in a Class III rigging scenario
Climb and perform maintenance and installation work on communications towers for the purpose of replacing and repairing antenna systems equipment
Installs microwave dishes, antennas, RRUs and other various wireless equipment on the wireless tower
Utilizes and maintains a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Understands the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
Gains knowledge from the experienced technicians and foreman to develop skills based on the Career Advancement Matrix (CAM)
Climb cell phone towers 100 ft and up using climbing gear, harness, and safety gear while following strict safety procedures and guidelines implemented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action
Performs other position duties when requested by leadership