Tower Technician

SBA Communications•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Tower Technician performs daily construction duties to ensure quality construction and support expedited commercial deployment of services, as directed by a Superintendent and/or Tower Crew Lead. The role involves tower construction and climbing, installing and testing antennas and grounding systems, and coordinating labor, materials, and project progress. Technicians are expected to follow SBA and OSHA safety practices and complete SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes. The position includes extensive domestic travel and work at remote outdoor job sites, including at heights.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent tower-climbing experience.
Knowledge of standard knots.
Ability to read blueprints, details, and specifications.
Physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
Ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level and a valid government-issued driver’s license.
Ability to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours.
Ability to travel domestically 90% of the time.
Ability to hear, understand, and appropriately respond to verbal requests in person and over the telephone.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Ability to stand for 90% of the day; stoop and bend; reach and stretch; lift up to 75 pounds; and walk, stand, bend, and climb.
Ability to work at remote job sites for extended periods.
Applicants receiving a conditional offer for a safety-sensitive position must satisfactorily pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of and ability to operate test equipment, such as RF sweep gear, PIM, and fiber testing equipment.
MDOT medical physical.
Anritsu certification.

Responsibilities

Perform tower construction activities, including assembling and erecting towers; installing antennas and 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.
Plan, prioritize, and mobilize staff and materials to complete work efficiently and meet schedules.
Keep the Tower Crew Lead informed about construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or schedules.
Identify the materials and other resources needed to complete projects.
Identify construction punch-list items and ensure they are remedied before customer inspection.
Maintain and enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices, and perform daily job-site safety inspections of equipment before operation.
Work with the Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements, including labor and materials.
Complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and profit sharing, where applicable.
Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
Paid parental leave, where eligible.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability, where eligible.
Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role.
Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible.
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.
Competitive salary.