Tower Technician IV - Maintenance - Mobile Alabama

Betacom•Mobile, AL

3d•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

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.
Ability to lift over 70 pounds.
The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load.
Full understanding of a job or project Scope of Work (SOW).
Ability to develop and write a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) for a job/project.
Solid communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.
Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
Analyzes situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
Follows instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action.
Recognizes safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner.
Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
Performs tape drops.
Performs GPS antenna alignment (Sunsight AAT)
Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
Stacks towers, installs sector mounts.
Safely runs a winch/cathead.
Troubleshoots GPS antennas
Troubleshoots tower lighting systems.
Act as a team lead and mentor to less experienced Tower Technicians.
Ensures jobs are completed fully, meet all company and customer quality standards and all COP requirements are complying.