What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Cell Field Technician position at Tower Engineering Professionals?

Title: Small Cell Field Tech FLSA Status: Non-exempt Shift: N/A Reports to: Superintendent and/or Construction Manager Department: Design Build Employment Status: Full-time Supervisory Responsibilities: No Location: Charlotte, N.C. Date Created/Last Evaluated: 09/25/2025 Summary The individual will perform field installations of utility light poles and carrier small cell equipment. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications

Level I – (1) year experience with any type of construction preferred, Level II/III – 2-3 years’ experience preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with utility pole installation including wood and steel poles both direct embed and concrete foundation preferred, but not required
Ideal experience installing equipment cabinets, antennas, radios, diplexers, coax jumpers, SFP’s, and fiber jumpers
Basic knowledge of AC or DC power not required, but considered a plus
Level II or III candidate ideally would be able to trouble shoot connectivity (power, fiber, coax) once equipment is installed and powered Exposure to RF testing or experience operating PIM/Sweep gear considered a plus
Willingness or exposure to drive and properly use bucket trucks considered a plus. TEP will certify all bucket truck operators after onboarding
Level II or III candidate ideally would be able to perform Fiber testing onsite not required but preferred
Lineman experience working above primary power preferred
Must be confident in construction review and field implementation
Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team as well as on their own
Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to speak, write, and read English
Ability to tow trailers behind work vehicles considered a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Essential Functions

Work with crew to compile materials and equipment needed for each jobsite
When required pick up materials from local suppliers as needed to complete job
Install antennas, radios, cabinets, and other related RF equipment
Install coax jumpers, fiber jumpers, SFP’s, and related components
Set meter base, disconnect, load center and related conduit
Pull electrical conductors and/or S/O cable and wire up equipment
Install equipment cabinets (both ground and pole mount) and make all power and RF/Fiber connections
Report to crew Foreman and/or Construction Manager daily
Flexible to work shift work to include night time maintenance work and weekends when required
Ability to use standard hand tools, impact guns, antenna azimuth equipment

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 75 pounds. Work Environment Approximately 85-90% of work will be outdoors throughout all seasons with 10% of work being performed in warehouse as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

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