Tower Technician III - Construction

Betacom•Indian Trail, NC

10h•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and assists in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and support structures and related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to facilitate timely job completion. Tower Technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

Must have T-Mobile Experiance
The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load.
Knowledge of custom tower rigging techniques.
Proficient with topside testing procedures (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.)
Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations and path alignment
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
Ability to lift over 70 pounds.
Good communication skills, reading and writing skills (English)
Good computer skills. General knowledge and use of Microsoft office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be able to accommodate out of town travel, if required.
ComTrain, OSHA10, RF Awareness Training, First AID/CPR trained.
Must have experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
Must have experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
RF Awareness, replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, and weather proofing.
Highly organized and be able to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Tower Foreman.

Responsibilities

Climbs and works on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment.
Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA’s).
Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action.
Communicates orally and in writing.
Follows instructions accurately and completes assigned course of action.
Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
Performs tape drops.
Performs GPS antenna alignment.
Troubleshoots RET systems
Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
Stacks tower steel and installs sector mounts.
Able to train lower-level tower techs.
Proficient with all field requirements for completion of closeout packages.