Tower Top Hand (Detroit, MI)

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

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC is hiring a Tower Top Hand to support wireless tower construction and maintenance. The role involves working at elevated heights to modify, repair, and upgrade wireless equipment and antennas, and assisting the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader with construction activities and supervision of a crew of 2–5 climbers. The employee must prioritize safety, follow company and industry standards, and complete work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications. This position includes climbing towers and other elevated structures, installing and testing antennas, radios, fiber, connectors, and grounding systems, reading customer blueprints, identifying project materials, conducting job-site inspections and site audits, and reporting progress or concerns to the Foreman. Work may take place at industrial sites and underground, in varied weather and temperature conditions. Travel throughout the Northeast and Midwest may be necessary, and extended weekday and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

3–4 years of experience as a Top Hand.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Knowledge of hand tools, math, and measuring.
Basic knowledge of English.
Ability to work at heights on rooftops, telephone poles, and/or towers 300 feet or higher.
Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Midwest as necessary.
Ability to work extended hours during the week and on weekends.
Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen, and participation in the company’s random alcohol and drug testing policy.
Prior hands-on mechanical, construction, electrical, or equivalent working experience is listed as preferred.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification.
Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification.
Experience installing and maintaining cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, new or modified tower builds, site inspections, FAA lighting systems, and cell carrier equipment.
Ability to complete and maintain certifications such as Authorized/Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 30, NWSA, and First Aid/CPR, as well as other required certifications.
Experience with carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, or Dish.
Experience assembling, erecting, installing, and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, and cabling; excavation and trenching; conduit; concrete/rebar foundations; guy plum and tensioning; and basic electrical work, including knowledge of NEC/NFPA and other applicable standards.
Knowledge of and ability to operate testing equipment such as RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z, and fiber testing equipment.
PIM/Sweep certification from Anritsu, Kaelus, or a similar provider.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable company safety policies and practices, including 100% tie-off, proper rigging, procedures, and daily job hazard analyses.
Safely complete wireless equipment and antenna modifications, repairs, and upgrades at elevated heights as directed by the Foreman.
Assist the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader and crew with tower assembly and erection, antenna and radio installation, mounting hardware, fiber and connector installation, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimization of antennas and lines.
Assist the Tower Foreman with supervision of a crew of 2–5 climbers.
Install, connect, and test underground and above-ground grounding systems.
Complete assigned work safely, timely, and efficiently; identify materials and other resources needed for projects.
Understand and comply with ANSI A10.48 and NATE CTS requirements.
Conduct daily job-site safety inspections of equipment before operation, and perform pre-work and post-work site audits.
Keep the Foreman informed of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or schedules.
Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards, and other assigned assets.
Read customer blueprints/CDs and perform work to customer specifications.
Perform site upgrades and capacity expansions.
Pick up and deliver supplies, tools, equipment, and components.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment in accordance with company policies and applicable industry standards, including OSHA.
Climb and work safely and effectively at elevated heights; observe project sites for defects and safety hazards.
Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as needed.
Train other team members when able and willing.
Perform other duties as assigned.