Tower - Technician III

Ontivity•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Technician III assists with the erection, construction, and maintenance of wireless towers and cell sites. This safety-sensitive field position performs tower-top installation and maintenance work while following safety and quality guidelines. Duties include installing tower equipment, cabling, grounding, and transmission lines; supporting site construction and documentation; and maintaining tools, vehicles, and equipment. The role requires frequent travel, work at heights of up to 500 feet, and work in all weather conditions. The position is full-time, typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 work in a team environment, participate in tailboards, comprehend and carry out instructions, and work independently as required.
Ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more (including in awkward positions), stand, and twist for extended periods.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of ANSI Z359 for fall-protection gear.
Ability to climb and work at heights up to 500 feet for long periods and repeatedly pull one’s body weight plus equipment up a vertical tower.
Willingness to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time; weekly travel is required, typically 80–100% of the time.
Willingness to work long and unpredictable hours and in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

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 first and production second.
Perform tower-top work and oversee work at the tower top, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load hopping, to ensure safe, quality installation.
Install up-top equipment, including masts, clamps, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, and bolts; assist with azimuth alignment; label equipment, take pictures, and complete documentation and closeout documents.
At the Tower Lead’s instruction, install coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable; install connectors; assist with sweep and testing; weatherproof, color-code, and label cables; connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams; and adequately support and fasten installations.
Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
Assist with site groundwork and all tasks needed to build and install a site to customer specifications; maintain a safe work environment, complete daily JSA forms, support crew work, and maintain vehicles and equipment.
Continue working toward training and certifications for tower-related work.
Assist with installation of all tower-related aspects of wireless cell sites.
Uphold safety and quality-control requirements.
Assist with assembly of monopoles, self-supporting and guyed towers, and rooftop installations.
Assist with transmission line installation.
Maintain daily tool inventory and upkeep at the job site.
Perform other duties as assigned.