Tower Technician IV - Construction

Betacom•Charlotte, NC

1d•$27 - $30•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 High school diploma or equivalent.
3 to 4 years of industry experience.
Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
Good computer skills. Knowledge and use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & 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.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop and write a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) for a job/project.
Solid communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Experienced with custom tower rigging techniques.
Proficient with all test equipment (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.).
Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
Troubleshooting RET systems – bottom.
Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations.
TMA Gain testing experience.
RF noise floor testing experience.

Responsibilities

Climbs and works on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment.
Performs basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements. Verifies and ensures all tools and rigging gear are safe to use.
Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s). Executes and manages, if required.
Understands the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
Climbs tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load.
Develops and writes a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) for a job/project.
Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action.
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/standards (OSHA).
Performs tape drops.
Performs GPS antenna alignment (Sunsight AAT).
Installs antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
Troubleshoots RET systems.
Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
Stacks towers, installs sector mounts.
Performs basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations.
Leads a 4-man tower crew safely and within established budgetary requirements.
Ensures jobs are completed fully, meet all company and customer quality standards and all COP requirements are complying.
Safely runs a winch/cathead.
Troubleshoots GPS antennas.
Troubleshoots tower lighting systems.
Acts as a team lead and mentor to less experienced Tower Technicians.