Tower Right-Hand (Heartland - Camby, IN)

Heartland Tower Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC is a Midwest leader in the construction and service of wireless communications facilities, and is growing. They are investing in their personnel with an educational pathway for career advancement, competitive pay tied to knowledge-based level assessment, a clear path to advancement, and empowering staff for success. This position performs various tasks in tower construction and communications equipment installation, service, and testing. Daily climbing and participation in all safety procedures is required. A right hand must have experience and knowledge in tower climbing and must be able to stand-in for the Crew Leader if he is not available. This position requires that the Right Hand understands and performs testing on antennas, lines, and other components. They are also required to complete all the paperwork and record keeping that is needed on a project, if the Crew Leader is not available. Travel is required, with hotel accommodations and a daily per diem allowance provided.

Requirements

Must be proficient in all the "ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES" of a Tower Installer
Basic level of knowledge and ability in using computers and a familiarity with at a minimum the software programs of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to read site plans and engineering drawings
Must be proficient in the use of hand tools and electrical tools i.e., hand drills, impact guns etc.
Must have the knowledge of knots and know the appropriate use for each type of knot
Must know crane and tower hand signals and know how to properly use them
Must be confident and competent in tower rescue
Must have knowledge of flying steel and be able to layout booms
Must be knowledgeable in all types of connectors
Must be knowledgeable in rigging
Must have experience in cellular tower construction and maintenance
1 year of L&A experience in the following: Cellular upgrades, Sweep testing, PIM testing, Fiber Testing, Trouble shooting
Must meet all the "OTHER REQUIRMENTS" of a Tower Installer.

Responsibilities

Participate and when requested lead daily JSA meetings, safety, and quality tailgate meetings
Responsible for all Personal Protective Equipment (inspect daily)
Assist in the training of Tower Installers and fellow crew members on the proper handling, installation and commissioning of the hardware and equipment Heartland Solutions installs
Must be able to delegate tasks to crew members while working on tower
Maintain a clean job site and truck and trailer
Possess and apply the ability to forecast upcoming tasks and prepare for them accordingly
Participate in testing at sites (Sweeps, PIM's, Fiber)
Assist the Crew Leader in the completion of daily job reports and with the tracking of crew hours
Report to Crew Leader daily and work independently with crew to complete daily activities according to work schedule
Assist the Crew Leader in the timely completion of required paper work and documentation to ensure that the appropriate information, photos, reports, and testing is completed for each closeout prior to leaving the site
Climb tower daily and perform all necessary work to complete the installation of towers, antennas, mounts, coax, fiber cable, etc.
Constructing and decommissioning tower and equipment structures
Installing, maintain, and troubleshooting new and existing cellular and microwave equipment
Climbing ladders and structures of various heights
Rigging Loads
Running, routing, weather proofing and installation of coax, fiber optic, and power wiring for all equipment
Ability to maintain a working relationship with vendors and customers in a professional manner