Tower Technician Top Hand

Pearce Services•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Pearce is hiring a Tower Technician Top Hand to support AT&T Technology and structural projects, including new builds, site modifications, and rooftop installations. The role leads work from the top of communications towers, completing wireless infrastructure and electrical equipment installation, repairs, modifications, optimization, and acceptance testing. The Top Hand works with a crew, helps train Tower Technicians, and may occasionally serve as an Interim Foreman. The position requires experience with color coding, fiber, sweeping, ACAS, NSFD, and site access, and emphasizes safe, professional, timely, and high-quality project delivery. The job involves working at heights of 90 to 500 feet or more, responding to service calls, and performing maintenance and upgrades on equipment. Travel for multiple days may be required, with per diem depending on the project. Candidates must comply with OSHA standards and applicable FCC, FAA, EPA, and OSHA regulations. Pearce describes itself as a technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure, with more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. The company offers compensation of $25–$28 per hour, with potential eligibility for bonuses, production incentives, stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation. Full-time employees are offered benefits including health and life insurance, retirement savings with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Requirements

Proven construction skills in civil and RF work, with an understanding of scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and deliverable management.
Experience with AT&T Network projects, T-Mobile CX, Verizon CX, Dish Network CX, troubleshooting, maintenance, and new site builds.
Climbing Safety & Rescue Certification; assistance may be provided for renewals.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings (CDs) and Plumbing diagrams (RFDS).
Knowledge of basic hardware, software, and air-interface malfunctions using various test equipment across multiple products and technologies.
Working knowledge of cell-site service monitors, RF test equipment, fiber, and PIM equipment.
Experience with color coding, fiber, sweeping, ACAS, NSFD, and site access.
Ability to comply with OSHA standards and FCC, FAA, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record if driving a company vehicle, and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to travel for multiple days depending on the project.
Ability to inspect and troubleshoot equipment and alarms effectively, both visually and audibly.
Ability to climb structures or operate lifts for prolonged periods, lift heavy objects, and stretch above the head.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Work at heights of 90 to 500 feet or more and use efficient weatherproofing, grounding, and rigging techniques.
Participate in and carry out installation, repair, modification, optimization, and acceptance testing of wireless infrastructure and electrical equipment.
Install all types of connectors.
Help train other Tower Technicians and occasionally serve as an Interim Foreman.
Perform maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment and conduct performance checks and regular maintenance.
Work with a crew and respond to service calls in a timely manner.
Maintain a strong work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism, and set the pace as Team Lead.
Run all aspects of work at the top of the tower with minimal supervision.