Tower - Technician

OntivityHammond, LA
21h

About The Position

The Tower Technician is responsible for assisting in the erection, construction, and/or maintenance of wireless towers. Ensuring that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work in a team environment and be a valued member of the crew and the company.
  • Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework.
  • Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, and aerial platform equipment.
  • Successful completion of Industrial First Aid and Rescue Training. and Competent Climber course.
  • Must be able to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
  • Must be able to communicate in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
  • Must work in a team environment, participating in tailboards throughout the day.
  • Must be able to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
  • Must be able to work on a team and independently as required.
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Must be in good physical condition with the ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50lbs or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements set forth in ANSI Z359 for fall protection gear.
  • Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 500 feet, for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time.
  • Must be willing to travel out of market/state for up to several weeks at a time (90%).
  • May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing and participate in the random testing program.
  • Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

  • Related trade school education.
  • One to three years experience in climbing towers, stacking, rigging, etc.
  • A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Safety First – Put safety first and production second. Always.
  • Perform work on the tower top, looking after all aspects of work while at the tower top, ensuring that a safe, quality installation has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.
  • Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, and documentation. Assisting in gathering all closeout documents is an absolute must.
  • At the instruction of the Tower Lead, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installation, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weatherproofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation.
  • Do grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc.
  • Assist with the overall job groundwork, including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain a safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assist with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
  • Must continue to work towards training and certifications for tower-related work.
  • Assist in the installation of all tower-related aspects of the wireless cell site.
  • Ensure the highest level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld.
  • Assist in the assembly of the monopole, self-support guyed towers and rooftops.
  • Assist in the transmission line and installation.
  • Responsible for tool inventory and upkeep daily on the job site.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision plans (for team members and their families).
  • Financial planning through our 401(k) program.
  • Additional benefits, including life and disability insurance.
  • CMS also encourages a healthy lifestyle by providing paid time off to our valued team members.
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