Tower Technician III - Knoxville, TN

Beitzel Corporation•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today! The general role of a Tower Technician III - Wireless Services is to safely and efficiently complete equipment installations, repairs, and upgrades at communications sites both on the ground and at elevated heights without direct supervision. In addition, the Tower Technician III will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of up to 6 members. This individual will represent Pillar Innovations in a safe, professional, and courteous manner. This position will require a flexible schedule which may include extensive travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays. The Tower Technician III - Wireless Services will report to the Construction Manager – Wireless Services and will work primarily out of their assigned location.

Requirements

3+ years of experience installing and maintaining cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, tower builds, site inspections, lighting systems, wireless carriers preferred
Valid Driver’s License required
Ability and attitude to follow rigid job safety standards and properly utilize specialized Personal Protective Equipment
Maintain certifications for courses such as: Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required.
Willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Able to work independently and as a member of a team
Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions
Proficient computer skills and ability to use software applications including Microsoft Suite
Experience in operating test equipment [i.e., RF (radio frequency) sweep gear, PIM (passive intermodulation), and fiber testing]to include Read, understand and implement tower rigging plans
Competency and ability to deploy complex rigging setups (2:1, 3:1, etc..) to hoist heavy loads safely to the tower
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Fluency in English is required
Familiarity with general accounting/costing practices including budgeting, invoicing, purchase orders and accounts payable
Possess demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Walk, crawl, talk, see, read, hear, feel, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, grasp and climb with both hands and legs for extended periods of time
Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Climb at heights of 300’+ for extended periods of time
Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

Responsibilities

Build customer infrastructure, such as tower erection, expansion, and upgrades to new and existing wireless networks (e.g., tower mods, L&A installs)
Read and understand site documents such as Construction Drawings, Radio Frequency Data Sheets, Structural Analyses, Mount Analyses, Tower Modification Design Drawings, etc.
Safely and efficiently complete equipment installations and upgrades at elevated heights
Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and network functionality
Observe and report possible compound/equipment defects or hazards
Document job costs, including labor hours and material in an accurate and timely manner
Accurately follow instructions and complete assigned course of action in accordance with scope of work and methods of procedures (MOPs)
Complete Material Inventory upon delivery
Perform pre-work and post-work site audits
Obtain written customer approval for change orders
Operate Test Equipment (RF Sweep Gear, PIM, and Fiber Testing)
Train and mentor lessor experienced team members
Perform and oversee elevated work activities as required or directed
Assist Foremen in the scheduling of labor, materials, and other job tasks
Lead Wireless Services Tower team members as required (in absence of Foreman or Manager)
Develop and execute rigging plans for hoisting operations per industry standards

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children