Tower Technician

SBA Communications•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a foundational company in the wireless industry, owning and operating over 40,000 sites across more than 10 countries. As an S&P 500 company, SBA offers career stability and operates with integrity, emphasizing safety and honesty. The company invests in its employees through Tower U, a 2-week hands-on training program covering job skills and safety protocols. SBA fosters a "Team First" culture, prioritizing mutual support and safety, and encourages team members to think like owners, promoting shared success. The role of a Tower Technician involves performing construction duties to ensure quality construction for the expedited commercial deployment of services, as directed by a Superintendent and/or Tower Crew Lead.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/GED preferred
1+ years year of recent tower climbing experience.
Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications required
Must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
Domestic Travel 90% of the time and able to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level.
Valid Government Issued Driver's License
Health Services\Drivers License - MDOT Medical Physical

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (i.e., RF sweep gear, PIM, and Fiber testing)
Anritsu certified

Responsibilities

Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing 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.
Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule.
Ensure Tower Crew Lead is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule.
Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project.
Identify construction "punch list" of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection.
Maintain and enforce all SBA and OSHA safety practices, perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation.
Work with Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials.
Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
Other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees)
a 401K with a generous company match
an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
paid holidays
paid volunteer hours.
tuition reimbursement
support for professional certifications
a wellness reimbursement program.