Tower Technician

NextLink•Peoria, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for installing all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical components where applicable. The role involves climbing and working on communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and related equipment. The technician must complete and maintain tower safety and rescue training, recognize hazards, and perform work safely. Work includes running power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables; checking and adjusting antenna positioning; inspecting telecommunications equipment and completed installations; transporting and rigging equipment; and documenting outages, project status, progress, and other work details. The position requires outdoor work, tower climbing, irregular hours, overtime as needed, an on-call rotation, and travel, including overnight travel as needed. The company advertises pay increases every six months for the next two years.

Requirements

Comfortable with outdoor work and recent experience working outdoors.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
Team-oriented mentality and safety-conscious approach.
Must pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.
Must pass the in-house training program.
Valid driver's license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
Employee weight and tools combined must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by the safety-equipment manufacturer.
Able to climb towers up to 500 feet with a load and repeatedly pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower.
Able to remain stationary for 8–10 hours a day; frequently move, transport, and position objects weighing 50 pounds or more; and frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, climb ladders and communication towers, and work at an elevated position.
Frequently use hand and power tools.
Able to work alone and closely with others.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
Climb and work on communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and equipment.
Recognize hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment; perform duties safely.
Inspect completed work to ensure hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are fastened, supports are in place, and weatherproofing is adequate.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
Check antenna positioning against specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems.
Climb structures up to 500 feet with a load and access components using safety equipment and approved techniques.
Transport equipment to work sites using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
Safely lift equipment into position using rigging tools or equipment such as a capstan hoist.
Complete reports about outages, project status, progress, and other work details using a phone and computer software.
Perform other duties as assigned.