Tower Tech (Lead)

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to interpret and build to project documentation
  • Construction drawings
  • RFDS
  • Mount Analysis
  • Carrier specific photo checklists
  • Carrier specific plumbing diagrams
  • Tower owner photo checklists
  • Daily JHA paperwork
  • Site specific rigging plans
  • Equipment inspection forms
• Proficient in safe climbing and industry rigging operations
  • Can safely climb required structures with industry approved safety equipment
  • Working safely at required elevation utilizing industry approved equipment and best practices
  • Monitors and aids in Tech I/Apprentice safe climbing and positioning
  • Perform safe rigging operations utilizing industry best practices and standards
  • Follows on-site rigging plans and communicates deviations from rigging plans
  • Observes and reports site/tower hazards and structure concerns

• Proficient in rigging/signaling best practices and components
  • Expert in capstan hoist operations and setup
  • Experience in rigging various structures to install various components
  • Expert in signaling and communicating hoisting/lower operations
  • Ability to adapt and form solutions in complicated rigging scenarios
  • Ability to utilize adequate rigging for various rigging scenarios
  • Utilizes industry standards, best practices, and tower owner requirements to create compliant rigging systems.
  • Proficient in crane signaling
• Proficient in RF and steel installation/modification
  • Experience in various structure upgrades and their associated components
  • Experienced RF background across multiple carriers and their components
  • Installs RF/steel to project docs and industry standards with a high level of quality
  • Works with foreman to install RF/steel to project documents
  • Aids in problem solving tower top discrepancies
  • Trains Tech I/apprentices on RF and steel install best practices.
  • Experienced in mount modification

• Experience in RF testing and proficient in closeout requirements
  • Experience in or aiding the Foreman with sweep, PIM, fiber testing, setting RET’s, and operating azimuth tools (preferred, not required)
  • Proficient in obtaining tower top RF closeout required photos and azimuths
  • Proficient in obtaining tower owner required photos.
• Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Ability to perform truck and trailer maneuvers
  • Ensure truck is prepared for daily tasks
  • Monitor Tech 1 and apprentices for safe climbing operations
  • Provide training to crew members in install best practices
  • Provide training to crew members in rigging best practices
  • Aid in site cleanliness and organization
  • Aid in problem solving
  • Demonstrate good time management skills and adhere to site deadlines
  • Supports company safety program and structure
  • 2 years industry experience preferred not required
  • Willing to work 40 hours per week
  • Willing to be flexible with possible weekend work or outages
  • Willing to travel if requested
  • Dependable
  • Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions

Background/Experience:

• 2 years minimum of industry climbing experience (2 years or experience preferred, not required)
• 2 years minimum or industry knowledge
• Reliable transportation
• Valid drivers license
• Background check followed by review
• Drug screening and physical followed by passing background check

Offered Benefits:

• Sick, vacation, and paid holidays
• Employer paid life insurance and long/short term disability
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Matched 401K available (rates offered upon employment)
• On the clock paid safety training and certification