Tower Technician - Des Moines, Iowa

SBA Communications•IA - Virtual, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Technician performs daily construction duties to ensure quality construction and expedited commercial deployment of services. The role includes tower assembly and erection, antenna and line installation and optimization, grounding, testing, and related site work. The technician reads plans and tower drawings, identifies needed materials and resources, coordinates construction progress and schedule concerns with the Tower Crew Lead, and ensures punch-list items are completed before customer inspection. The role requires adherence to SBA and OSHA safety practices, daily job-site equipment inspections, successful completion of SBA Tower U and TS&R training, extensive domestic travel, and the ability to work overtime, including weekends and evenings. Work is regularly outdoors and may involve remote locations, heights, electrical and radiation hazards, mechanical parts, and very loud noise.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent tower-climbing experience.
Knowledge of standard knots.
Ability to read blueprints, details, and specifications.
Physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
Ability to travel domestically 90% of the time.
Ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level.
Valid government-issued driver's license.
Ability to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours.
Ability to hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests in person and by telephone.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Ability to stand for 90% of the day; stoop and bend; reach and stretch; lift up to 75 pounds; and walk, stand, bend, and climb.
Ability to work at remote job sites for extended periods.
Ability to pass a drug test if given a conditional offer for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of and ability to operate test equipment, such as RF sweep gear, PIM, and fiber testing equipment.
MDOT medical physical.
Anritsu certification.

Responsibilities

Perform tower construction activities, including assembling and erecting towers; installing antennas, mounting hardware, coax, and connectors; grounding; testing; positioning; and optimizing antennas and lines.
Read plans, site plans, and tower drawings.
Install, connect, and test underground and above-ground grounding systems.
Plan and prioritize work and mobilize staff and materials to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
Keep the Tower Crew Lead informed of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or the established schedule.
Identify the materials and other resources needed to complete projects.
Identify construction punch-list items and ensure they are completed before customer inspection.
Maintain and enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices and perform daily job-site safety inspections of equipment before operation.
Work with the Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements, including labor and materials.
Complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes satisfactorily.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and profit sharing, where applicable.
Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
Paid parental leave, where eligible.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage, where eligible.
Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role.
Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible.
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.
Competitive salary.