Tower Technician III - Construction - Chandler, AZ

Betacom•Chandler, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and assists in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers, support structures, and related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to facilitate timely job completion. The position requires working at great heights and in extreme weather conditions, irregular hours, and frequent travel. The technician works without close supervision, follows safety procedures and company policies, and may train lower-level tower technicians. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 to 3 years of industry experience.
Good English communication, reading, and writing skills.
Ability to lift over 70 pounds; the role also requires regularly lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, frequently up to 100 pounds, and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Good computer skills and general knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Clean driving record, valid driver's license, and reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to accommodate out-of-town travel when required.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
ComTrain, OSHA 10, RF Awareness Training, and First Aid/CPR training.
Experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping, and antenna equipment.
Experience stacking self-support towers and installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
RF awareness and experience with replacement and maintenance of coax, jumpers, TMAs, connectors, and weatherproofing.
Highly organized and able to provide effective verbal and written reports to the Tower Foreman.
Ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) while carrying a 50-pound load.
Ability to work without close supervision and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

Climb and work on communications towers to install, replace, and repair antenna systems equipment.
Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Complete required daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Identify hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and energized lines and equipment; recognize safety hazards and perform duties safely.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action; follow instructions and complete assigned work.
Communicate orally and in writing, including reporting to the Tower Foreman.
Maintain a clean, orderly work environment in accordance with company policies and industry regulations and standards, including OSHA.
Use custom tower rigging techniques and perform tape drops.
Perform topside testing, including sweeps, PIM, and fiber testing.
Align GPS antennas; install antennas, RRHs, ground kits, and RET systems; and troubleshoot RET systems.
Run required lines to the top of towers, ground coax lines, and build different sizes and types of connectors.
Stack tower steel and install sector mounts.
Perform basic microwave dish and radio installations and path alignment.
Train lower-level tower technicians.
Complete field requirements for closeout packages.
Travel out of town when required.
Prepare verbal and written reports for the Tower Foreman.