Tower - Top Hand
About The Position
Ontivity is seeking a Tower Top Hand to support tower construction, maintenance, and telecommunications installation work. The role plans and schedules crew activities, oversees job profitability and completion schedules, and is responsible for crew workmanship and safety. Work includes climbing structures, installing antennas and related equipment, participating in tower construction, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting electronic components. The Top Hand also leads tailgate meetings, ensures PPE inspections, maintains crew documentation and company vehicles, and mentors tower hands. The position involves frequent travel, potentially in trips lasting three to six weeks with appropriate breaks, and work in adverse weather and at elevated heights.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation to and from the office location.
- Willingness to travel and work a non-structured schedule, including long hours and weekends.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Self-motivated and able to learn efficiently.
- Team-oriented.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT physical certification.
- Ability to pass a background check for government security clearances.
- General tower and fall-protection safety knowledge, including use of 100% tie-off techniques.
- Ability to inspect and use PPE properly.
- Construction and maintenance experience with self-support and guyed towers, monopoles, and antenna structures.
- Basic rigging ability, including use of appropriate ropes, blocks, and tackles.
- Knowledge of transits and compasses and setting azimuths according to standard engineering processes.
- Experience with antenna alignment tools.
- Ability to install wireless antenna mounts and antennas for microwave and cellular communication systems.
- Experience with sweep and PIM testing.
- Experience with fiber scope and OTDR testing.
- Complete knowledge of the use and care of basic hand and power tools.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Competent Climber certification.
- Competent Rescue certification.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of DOT driver qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- CDL Class A certification.
- Gin pole experience.
- Experience with Anritsu testing equipment.
- Forklift and boom-lift certifications.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule work activities to use assigned crew members and equipment efficiently.
- Manage crew profitability and meet job schedule completion dates.
- Ensure the quality and safety of the crew’s work at job sites.
- Climb various types of structures at multiple heights.
- Install antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cables, and related equipment.
- Participate in new tower construction and perform routine and special-circumstance tower maintenance.
- Hold tailgate meetings before work and complete required paperwork.
- Ensure crew members complete daily PPE inspections before climbing.
- Prepare weekly crew timesheets and expense reports, safety logs, vehicle logs, and other documentation.
- Keep company vehicles and trailers clean and presentable.
- Help troubleshoot electronic components at cellular and microwave sites, as well as lighting systems.
- Identify safety hazards and perform duties safely.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with coworkers and customers.
- Continue industry education and develop job knowledge.
- Mentor and train tower hands to improve team performance.
- Maintain workmanship that surpasses industry standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
