Tower Technician

SBA•Alpharetta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform daily construction duties to ensure quality construction and expedited commercial deployment of services, as directed by the Superintendent and/or Tower Crew Lead. Work includes tower assembly and erection, antenna and hardware installation, coax and connector installation, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimization of antennas and lines. The role requires following plans and schedules, coordinating labor and materials, communicating progress and issues, and completing project punch-list items before customer inspection. The position involves extensive domestic travel, work at remote outdoor sites, climbing to heights of up to 500 feet, and overtime that may include weekends and evenings. New technicians receive hands-on instruction through SBA’s two-week Tower U training program and must satisfactorily complete Tower U and TS&R training classes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
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 travel domestically 90% of the time.
Ability to operate a company vehicle at the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) level and operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Valid government-issued driver’s license.
Ability to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings.
Ability to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
Ability to hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests in person and by telephone.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Ability to communicate verbally in an understandable and professional manner in person and by telephone.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, stretch, walk, stand, and climb; stand for 90% of the workday; and lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work at remote job sites for extended periods.
Applicants receiving a conditional offer for a safety-sensitive position must take and satisfactorily pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and ability to operate test equipment, such as RF sweep gear, PIM, and fiber-testing equipment.
Anritsu certification.
MDOT medical physical.

Responsibilities

Perform tower construction activities, including assembling and erecting towers; installing antennas, mounting hardware, coax, and connectors; and 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 and prioritize work, and mobilize staff and materials to complete work efficiently and meet schedules.
Keep the Tower Crew Lead informed of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or schedules.
Identify 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, including conducting 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 assigned projects and other duties as directed.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and profit sharing, where applicable.
Equity opportunities through company equity stock plans, where applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
Paid parental leave.
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, certification, or licensing support, where eligible.
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.