Tower - Technician

Ontivity•Ritzville, WA

19d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Ontivity tower technicians support telecommunications installations, including the construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers and structures. The role involves performing tower work according to safety and quality guidelines, installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment and cabling, and supporting the Tower Crew Leader. Work takes place outdoors in all types of weather and may involve travel outside the local market or state for up to several months at a time. Long and unpredictable hours may be required. Ontivity describes its workplace as stable, safety-focused, competitive, resourceful, career-focused, and meaningful. It offers access to equipment and technology, opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, and technical and safety training.

Requirements

Read and understand construction drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Be willing to work independently under limited supervision.
Provide high-quality communication and customer service.
Meet the physical requirements set forth in ANSI Z359 for fall-protection gear.
Be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Pass pre-employment screening, including background and drug testing; the posting also specifies MVR screening.
Climb and work at heights up to 400 feet for extended periods.
Be in good physical condition and able to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift 50 pounds, including body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes.
Repeatedly pull one’s own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower for extended periods.
Be willing to travel outside the local market or state for up to several months at a time.
Be willing to work long and unpredictable hours as required.
Work outdoors in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA 10-hour certification.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety above all other considerations.
Perform tower work and ensure safe, quality installations, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load hopping.
Install equipment such as masts, clamps, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, and cabling; assist with setting azimuth within tolerances; and complete labeling, photography, and documentation.
At the Tower Crew Leader’s instruction, install coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable; install connectors; assist with sweep and testing; weatherproof and color-code installations; connect coax feed lines and jumpers according to piping diagrams; and adequately support and fasten installations.
Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cad-welding as required.
Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance and tool inventory.