Tower Lead/Top Hand

Heights Tower Service, Inc.•Mount Vernon, OH

8d•$24 - $29

About The Position

As a tower lead for the Ohio market, you will assist the crew foreman with site management duties involving tower and ground operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation, and required RF testing. The work must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. You will interact daily with customers and subcontractors and communicate work progress and known issues to the foreman. You will also train, guide, and lead subordinate climbers and tower technicians to maximize safety and productivity, minimize costs, and maintain quality. The position requires climbing and working at heights up to 500 feet and performing manual labor outdoors. Travel is extensive, with frequent overtime and some evening and weekend work. Required licenses and certifications may be completed in-house. The company emphasizes employee development, training, education, safety training, routine safety meetings, rescue practice, certification programs, and supervised monitoring.

Requirements

Ability to climb towers and work at heights up to 500 feet, including manual labor in outdoor environments.
Basic computer skills and ability to complete and submit paperwork by required deadlines.
Ability to travel extensively, with frequent overtime and some evening and weekend work.
Valid driver's license and ability to qualify as an approved company driver.
Advanced knowledge of OSHA safety and quality guidelines, relevant tools and equipment, and commonly used telecommunications construction practices and procedures.
Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops.
Ability to perform rescues and to train and develop subordinate staff.
Understanding of complex rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower preconstruction, and cathead use.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and RFDS.
Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for antennas and equipment, carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines.
Ability to configure RETs and direct tower-top troubleshooting.
Ability to complete JSAs, conduct tailgate meetings, and run a tiger team.
Ability to use a compass and understand declination.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to drive and competently back up a truck and trailer.
Ability to perform vehicle inspections and complete daily DOT paperwork.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, verbally and in writing.
Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including a background check, DOT inspection, and drug screen.
ComTrain certification.
OSHA 10 certification.
TTT1 certification.
Connector training.
First Aid/CPR training or certification.
PIM certification and ability to use PIM gear.
Sweep certification and ability to use sweep gear.
Fiber certification and ability to use fiber gear.
Ability to obtain a DOT physical card.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the telecommunications industry.
Prior experience with LTE upgrades and other relevant technology.

Responsibilities

Assist the crew foreman with site management and tower and ground operations.
Perform sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation, and required RF testing.
Interact with customers and subcontractors and communicate work progress and known issues to the foreman.
Train, guide, and provide work leadership to subordinate climbers and tower technicians.
Direct tower-top troubleshooting and configure RETs.
Complete JSAs, conduct tailgate meetings, and run a tiger team.
Perform rescues and participate in ongoing rescue practice.
Drive a truck and trailer, perform vehicle inspections, and complete daily DOT paperwork.