Tower Technician, III: Lexington / Walton, KY

5 Star Electric, LLC • 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 III Technician, Tower has a full understanding of RF configurations, testing and troubleshooting any problems on the tower. The Level III Technician, Tower is expected to assist in the training and development of Level I and II Technicians. The Level III Technician, Tower can safely and efficiently climb and maneuver on a wireless structure.

Requirements

• Full understanding of RF configurations, testing and troubleshooting any problems on the tower
• Ability to safely and efficiently climb and maneuver on a wireless structure
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Knowing the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment
• Ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load
• Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action
• Good Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• OSHA 30 Certification Required
• Must show previous Competent Climber/Rescuer certification
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
• Will be required to wear common protective safety equipment when working on site

Nice To Haves

• First Aid / CPR Certification Preferred
• 4+ years of experience in the industry associated with Wireless Technologies preferred
• NWSA certification is preferred
• Ability to use Rigging Calc to create and edit rigging plans as needed in the field is preferred
• Tower Stacking experience is preferred (monopole, self-support, and guy towers)
• Equipment operation is preferred (skid steer and lull/telehandler forklift)
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Class A CDL License is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the training and development of Level I and II Technicians
• Properly take Pre-Construction and Closeout photos
• Rig a tower in a Class III rigging scenario
• Install microwave dishes, antennas, RRUs and other various wireless equipment on the tower
• Gain knowledge from the experienced Technicians and foreman to develop your skills based on the Career Advancement Matrix (CAM)
• Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower maintenance under close supervision
• Decommission a tower and tower equipment safely and efficiently
• Properly PIM test, RF Sweep test and Fiber test as requested from the top of the tower
• Install and route coax, hybrid trunks, and all jumpers
• Hang booms, mounts, antennas, and equipment and rig a tower in a Class IV rigging scenario
• 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
• Perform PIM, sweep, fiber, and antenna alignment testing on site set rets and program equipment as needed
• Install radios, base station equipment, conduit, DC power wiring, AC Power and fiber optic cables
• Performs other position duties when requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed