Tower - Technician

Ontivity • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Technician assists with the erection, construction, and maintenance of wireless towers and cell sites. The role performs tower-top installation work and supports cable, grounding, transmission-line, and other site work while meeting safety and quality requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position that involves field work, climbing to heights up to 500 feet, frequent travel, and work in all weather conditions. The position requires regular teamwork and tailboards, ongoing tower-related training and certifications, and care of tools, vehicles, and equipment. Work is typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime requirements. Weekly travel is required, usually 80–100% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute as a valued crew and company member.
• 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 a Competent Climber course.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
• Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
• Ability to participate in tailboards throughout the day.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
• Ability to work both on a team and independently as required.
• Good physical condition and ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of ANSI Z359 for fall protection gear.
• Ability to climb and work at various heights up to 500 feet for extended periods, and repeatedly pull one’s body weight plus equipment up a vertical tower for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel out of market or state for up to several weeks at a time; the posting also states weekly travel is usually 80–100% of the time.
• Willingness to work long and unpredictable hours and in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including a DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing, and participate in random testing.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Related trade school education.
• One to three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, rigging, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first and production second.
• Perform tower-top work and oversee safe, quality installation activities, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load hopping.
• Install tower-top equipment, including masts, clamps, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, and bolts; assist with setting azimuth within tolerances; label, photograph, and document work; and help gather closeout documents.
• At the Tower Lead’s direction, install coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable; install connectors; assist with sweep and testing; weatherproof, color-code, and label cables; connect coax feedlines and jumpers according to piping diagrams; and provide appropriate support and fastening.
• Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
• Assist with site groundwork and all tasks needed to build and install a site to customer specifications; complete daily JSA forms; support crew work; and maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Continue working toward training and certifications for tower-related work.
• Assist with installation of all tower-related aspects of wireless cell sites and uphold safety and quality-control requirements.
• Assist with assembly of monopole, self-support, guyed towers, and rooftop installations.
• Assist with transmission-line installation.
• Maintain tool inventory and upkeep on the job site each day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for team members and their families.
• Dental insurance for team members and their families.
• Vision insurance for team members and their families.
• 401(k) program.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED