Tower Technician

FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES VENTURE•Suwanee, GA

18h

About The Position

As a member of the Field Service Operation, the Tower Technician works safely and efficiently, prioritizing team goals and adhering to established quality guidelines. The role performs repairs, upgrades, and equipment installations at elevated heights on structures including guyed, lattice, monopole, and water towers, stealth structures, and rooftops. Work supports expansion and upgrades of major cellular carrier networks and existing cellular sites, including radio and antenna swaps, conversion of legacy coaxial cable plants to fiber, site upgrades, and capacity expansion. The technician observes and reports site or equipment defects and hazards, follows the applicable scope of work and methods of procedure (MOPs), tracks work using checklists, and serves as a rescue climber when needed. The role may require travel outside the home market, work in remote locations, and performing duties in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Up to two years of climbing and tower construction experience preferred, ideally in cellular or microwave installation, line and antenna construction, or other wireless-related projects.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel outside the home market up to 50% of the time; business requirements may extend travel beyond 75%.
Punctuality, reliability, ability to retain newly learned information, and ability to work well with others.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to remain flexible, multitask, and maintain composure in challenging situations and stressful work environments.
Understanding of basic mechanical terms and tools.
Ability to learn and retain physical and mechanical installation specifications.
Ability to work in remote and challenging locations, including rooftops, confined spaces, and varied geographic locations.
Ability to identify specific color schemes and connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and industry test equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, and climb for extended periods; perform repetitive movements; and push or pull materials and equipment for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry materials averaging 35 pounds and up to 70 pounds for six to eight hours daily.
Ability to climb structures 100 feet or higher while carrying an average 50-pound load and work at altitudes of 300 feet or more.
Ability and readiness to perform duties in all weather conditions and climates, including heat, cold, and rain.
Must meet weight requirements after offer, before employment, and during employment to comply with OSHA regulations and equipment manufacturers' safety standards for elevated work. Maximum qualifying weight upon hire is 240 pounds, and waist circumference must not exceed 60 inches measured at the navel.

Nice To Haves

Up to two years of climbing and tower construction experience, preferably in cellular or microwave installation, line and antenna construction, or other wireless-related project work.

Responsibilities

Work safely and adhere to established quality guidelines without deviation.
Complete repairs and upgrades at elevated heights.
Install equipment on guyed towers, lattice towers, monopole towers, water towers, stealth towers, and rooftops.
Observe and report possible compound, equipment, or safety hazards.
Follow instructions and complete assigned work according to the scope of work and methods of procedure (MOPs).
Track work using checklists.
Expand and upgrade existing major cellular carrier networks and cellular sites.
Swap cellular radios and antennas.
Upgrade legacy cable plants from coaxial cable to fiber.
Perform site upgrades and capacity expansion.
Serve as a rescue climber when needed.