Tower Technician III - Construction - Chandler, AZ

Betacom•Chandler, AZ

19d

About The Position

The Tower Technician III leads and assists with construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers, support structures, and related telecommunications equipment. The role leads by example to facilitate timely job completion and works on towers with limited supervision. Tower technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions. The position performs tower and antenna installations, repairs, testing, rigging, alignment, and troubleshooting; supports tower construction and equipment installation; and completes field requirements for closeout packages. The technician also helps train lower-level tower technicians and reports to the Tower Foreman. 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 climb structures 100 feet or more while carrying a 50-pound load.
Ability to lift over 70 pounds; the job also requires regularly lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, frequently up to 100 pounds, and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
Basic 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 if required.
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, self-motivated, and able to learn quickly.
Ability to report effectively to the Tower Foreman verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Climb and work on communications towers to install, replace, and repair antenna systems equipment without close supervision.
Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Complete required daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Recognize hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working near energized lines and equipment; perform work safely and in accordance with company policies and OSHA standards.
Assess situations accurately, communicate orally and in writing, and follow instructions to complete assigned work.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Apply custom tower rigging techniques and perform tape drops.
Conduct topside testing, including sweeps, PIM, and fiber testing.
Align GPS antennas and install antennas, RRHs, ground kits, and RET systems; troubleshoot RET systems.
Run required lines to the top of towers, ground coax lines, and build connectors of different sizes and types.
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.
Provide verbal and written reports to the Tower Foreman.
Travel out of town when required.