Tower Technician, II - Lexington, KY / Walton, KY

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title: Level II Technician, Tower

Our Core Values:  Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Level II Technician, Tower is expected to safely and efficiently climb and maneuver on a wire structure, under senior tower supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Layout and install an Ice Bridge and perform proper use of cad welds
• Build out a tower platform on the ground and properly install on the tower with exposure to a cathead
• Properly route and secure hybrid cables and hybrid jumpers
• Fabricate steel in the field and on the tower
• Wire in Raycaps and install Flash Technology lighting controllers
• Troubleshoot fiber, power and RF issues utilizing the PIM/Sweep gear and fiber tester
• Ability to properly take Pre-Construction and Closeout photos
• Ability to rig a tower in a Class III rigging scenario
• Climb and perform maintenance and installation work on communications towers for the purpose of replacing and repairing antenna systems equipment
• Installs microwave dishes, antennas, RRUs and other various wireless equipment on the wireless tower
• Utilizes and maintains a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Understands the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
• Gains knowledge from the experienced technicians and foreman to develop skills based on the Career Advancement Matrix (CAM)
• Climb cell phone towers 100 ft and up using climbing gear, harness, and safety gear while following strict safety procedures and guidelines implemented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action
• Performs other position duties when requested by leadership

Success Factors:

• Good Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• Ability to climb and work up to 500 ft and lift over 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills 

Experience and Education:

• OSHA 10 Certification Required
• First Aid / CPR Certification PreferredTwo (2 ) years of experience in the industry associated with Wireless Technologies preferred.
• Must show previous climbing certification (authorized or competent).

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite.
• Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.