Tower Top Hand (Detroit, MI)

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies•Madison Heights, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Since being founded in 1964 by David O. Thayer, Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC has become one of the premier contractors in the Fiber, Power, and Wireless construction industries. Building a team with experience has allowed the company to provide excellent customer service and be a partner to its clients from concept to reality. As the utility industry evolves, TPC evolves right along with it making sure no matter what we put safety first, last, and always.

Requirements

3-4 Years as a Top Hand
Prior hands-on mechanical, construction, electrical, or equivalent working experience is preferred
Ability to work at heights on rooftops, telephone poles, and/or towers upwards of 300 feet or taller
Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Midwest United States as necessary
Ability to work extended work hours throughout the week and weekend
High school degree or GED equivalent
Knowledge of using hand tools, math, and measuring
Basic knowledge of English Language
Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding and strict adherence to Thayer Power & Communication's Safety Policies and Practices
Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’s
Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights as directed by Foreman
Assist the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader and fellow crew members with tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas and radios, mounting hardware, installing fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines
Assist Tower Foreman with Supervision of a crew of 2-5 climbers
Assist in installation, connection and testing underground and above ground grounding systems
Complete work in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by the Foreman
Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.
Perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation
Ensure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule
Understand customer blueprints/CD’s and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
Site upgrades and capacity expansion
Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively
Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention
Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary
Ability and willingness to train other team members
OSHA 30 preferred
Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification
Experience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers
Ability to successfully complete and maintain certifications for the following courses: Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 30, NWSA, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required
Preferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, Dish
Preferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).
Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z and fiber testing)
PIM/Sweep certification preferred but not required from Anritsu, Kaelus, or like
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Other Duties as Assigned: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Responsibilities

Thorough understanding and strict adherence to American Cell's Safety Policies and Practices
Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’s
Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights as directed by Foreman
Assist the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader and fellow crew members with tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas and radios, mounting hardware, installing fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines
Assist Tower Foreman with Supervision of a crew of 2-5 climbers
Assist in installation, connection and testing underground and above ground grounding systems
Complete work in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by the Foreman
Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.
Understand and comply with ANSI A10.48, NATE CTS
Perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation
Ensure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule
Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards and other assigned assets
Read customer blueprints/CD’s and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
Pre-Work and Post-Work site audits
Site upgrades and capacity expansion
Pick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.
Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively
Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention
Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary
Ability and willingness to train other team members
Other duties as assigned