Tower Technician

NextLink•Oberlin, KS

12d

About The Position

The Tower Technician is responsible for installing and maintaining 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 other telecommunications equipment. Technicians inspect completed work and equipment, make adjustments to support optimal performance, document work and safety analyses, and transport and position equipment at job sites. The position requires completing and maintaining tower safety and rescue training, following safe work practices, and preparing a Job Safety Analysis before every tower climb. Work takes place outdoors and at elevated heights, sometimes on towers up to 500 feet, with irregular hours, an on-call rotation, overtime as needed, and travel as required. The role is classified as Field Operations – Tower and is non-exempt.

Requirements

Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program, including the in-house training program.
Ability to climb tall structures up to 500 feet with a load and repeatedly pull one's body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower.
Employee weight and tools combined must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer.
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.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to follow instructions accurately.
Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check.
Valid driver’s license with a safe and acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems, wireless tower site electronics, hardware, cabling, and applicable electrical components.
Climb communications towers using safety equipment and techniques learned through the tower safety and rescue training program.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
Inspect completed work to confirm hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are fastened, supports are in place, and weatherproofing is adequate.
Inspect telecommunications equipment, identify problems, adjust equipment for optimal performance, and verify proper functioning.
Check antenna positioning against specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
Complete a Job Safety Analysis before each tower climb, with everyone on site participating, and document it after the job.
Recognize safety hazards and perform duties safely.
Take site and work photos, including images needed to address 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 concerning outages, project status, progress, and other work details using a phone and computer software.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and follow the company’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.