Tower - Technician II

Ontivity•Hammond, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Technician II assists with the erection, construction, installation, and maintenance of wireless towers and related cell-site infrastructure. The role performs tower-top and ground work in accordance with safety, quality, customer, and job specifications, and is designated safety-sensitive. The technician works as a member of a crew, supports the Tower Lead, maintains tools and equipment, and continues training toward tower-related certifications. The position is full-time, typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime. Weekly travel is required, usually 80–100% of the time, and may involve travel out of market or state for several weeks. Work takes place in the field, at heights up to 500 feet, and in all weather conditions. Long and unpredictable hours may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to work in a team environment and contribute as a valued crew member.
Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework.
Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, and aerial platform equipment.
Successful completion of Industrial First Aid and Rescue Training and a Competent Climber course.
Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
Ability to participate in tailboards, comprehend instructions, and carry them out.
Ability to work both on a team and independently as required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Must be able to meet ANSI Z359 physical requirements for fall-protection gear; climb and work at heights up to 500 feet; repeatedly climb while pulling body weight plus equipment; and routinely bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
Must be willing to travel weekly, usually 80–100% of the time, including out-of-market or out-of-state trips lasting several weeks.
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Must be able to work long and unpredictable hours and some overtime.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including a DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing, and participate in random testing.

Nice To Haves

Related trade school education.
One to three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, and rigging.
Commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Responsibilities

Put safety before production at all times.
Perform tower-top work and oversee the safety and quality of installation tasks, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load hopping.
Install tower-top equipment, including masts, clamps, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, and bolts; assist with azimuth alignment, labeling, photography, and documentation.
Assist with closeout documentation.
Install coax, fiber, transmission lines, and hybrid cable; install connectors; assist with sweep and testing; weatherproof, color-code, and label cables; connect coax feedlines and jumpers according to piping diagrams; and properly support and fasten installations.
Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
Assist with site groundwork and all tasks required to build and install sites to customer specifications, including completing daily JSA forms, supporting crew work, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Continue training and work toward certifications for tower-related work.
Assist with installation of all tower-related wireless cell-site components and with assembly of monopole, self-support, guyed towers, and rooftop systems.
Assist with transmission-line installation.
Maintain daily tool inventory and upkeep at the job site.
Uphold safety and quality-control requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.