Modification Tower Technician II (Travel)
About The Position
At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Tower Technician II, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety! As a Tower Technician II, you are responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment and systems. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge. In addition, you will: Understand and implement MasTec Communications Group Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies (Safety Manual) Understand and implement Industry standards (OSHA, TIA10-48, NATE CTS, and ANSI) Climb towers and ladders at various heights Conduct the erection of various tower types Offload material and inventory Prepare and clean sites Install new carriers on new build and existing towers Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles Assist in the assembly of the monopole, all weld and knock down self-support and guyed towers Assist in the antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1 to 15-foot, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas Assist in the transmission line and installation of foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguides Assist in the installation of all aspects of the electrical site foundations, grounding, and conduits, with electrical installations where applicable Serve as a mentor to new, less experienced technicians Complete other duties as assigned Reinforce tower legs, bracing, and diagonal members Perform bracing swaps and structural change-outs Install half-pipe and flat-plate reinforcements Install or replace gusset plates, bolts, and structural hardware Upgrade anchor rods and anchor bolts Perform tower foundation modifications and repairs Prepare components for welding, including transition stiffeners, half-pipes, and anchor rod brackets Perform elevated structural welding at tower height Complete bolt-on structural modifications, including horizontal and sub-horizontal reinforcements Install tower extensions and structural upgrades Perform guy wire replacements and change-outs Plumb and tension guyed towers Install guy pull-offs and torque arms Perform base plate grout installations
Requirements
- Safety is a part of your day-to-day
- You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
- You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
- You are looking for long-term projects
- You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
- You have a High School Degree
- You have a minimum of 2 years of tower experience
- You have the ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions as printed
- You possess working knowledge of safety standards and regulations
- You must have the ability to climb towers, be able to pick up 50 lbs., and be capable of working up to 12 hours
- You must have a valid driver’s license and driving record meeting the company's policy conditions
- You must be open to travel 100% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Possession of an NWSA certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Understand and implement MasTec Communications Group Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies (Safety Manual)
- Understand and implement Industry standards (OSHA, TIA10-48, NATE CTS, and ANSI)
- Climb towers and ladders at various heights
- Conduct the erection of various tower types
- Offload material and inventory
- Prepare and clean sites
- Install new carriers on new build and existing towers
- Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles
- Assist in the assembly of the monopole, all weld and knock down self-support and guyed towers
- Assist in the antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1 to 15-foot, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas
- Assist in the transmission line and installation of foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguides
- Assist in the installation of all aspects of the electrical site foundations, grounding, and conduits, with electrical installations where applicable
- Serve as a mentor to new, less experienced technicians
- Complete other duties as assigned
- Reinforce tower legs, bracing, and diagonal members
- Perform bracing swaps and structural change-outs
- Install half-pipe and flat-plate reinforcements
- Install or replace gusset plates, bolts, and structural hardware
- Upgrade anchor rods and anchor bolts
- Perform tower foundation modifications and repairs
- Prepare components for welding, including transition stiffeners, half-pipes, and anchor rod brackets
- Perform elevated structural welding at tower height
- Complete bolt-on structural modifications, including horizontal and sub-horizontal reinforcements
- Install tower extensions and structural upgrades
- Perform guy wire replacements and change-outs
- Plumb and tension guyed towers
- Install guy pull-offs and torque arms
- Perform base plate grout installations
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Red Wing Boot Voucher
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and medical leave
- Paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
