Tower Technician

NextLink•Enid, OK

17d

About The Position

The Tower Technician is responsible for installing wireless tower-site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical components where applicable. The role involves climbing communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and related equipment. Technicians inspect and adjust completed installations, route power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables, identify telecommunications equipment problems, and make adjustments to support optimal performance. The role requires completing and documenting Job Safety Analyses, following tower safety and rescue procedures, recognizing hazards, and using appropriate safety equipment. Technicians transport equipment to work sites, may use rigging tools such as a capstan hoist, take site and work photos, and prepare reports on outages, project status, progress, and other work details. The work includes irregular hours, a flexible schedule, overtime as needed, an on-call rotation, and travel as needed, including overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
Comfort and recent experience working outdoors.
Ability to work with basic hand tools.
Team-oriented mentality and safety-conscious approach.
Pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.
Pass the in-house training program.
Valid driver's license with a safe and acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
Ability to climb tall structures up to 500 feet with a load.
Ability to pull one's body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly.
Combined employee and tools weight must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by the safety-equipment manufacturer.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
Climb communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and related equipment.
Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Recognize tower-climbing, construction-equipment, and energized-line hazards and perform duties safely.
Inspect completed work to ensure hardware is secure, antennas are level, hangers are fastened, supports are in place, and weatherproofing is adequate.
Complete a Job Safety Analysis before each tower climb with everyone on site, and document the JSA after the job is completed.
Inspect completed work and telecommunications equipment to verify proper functioning and identify problems.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
Check antenna azimuths and mechanical tilts and adjust positioning as needed.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Climb tall structures, potentially up to 500 feet, with a load, using required safety equipment and trained techniques.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
Communicate orally and in writing, follow instructions, and complete assigned work.
Take site photos and images documenting work or addressing work issues.
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, or other work details using a phone and computer software.
Maintain the manufacturer-specified combined employee-and-tools weight limit of 300 pounds for safety equipment.
Maintain a valid driver's license and comply with the company Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.