Telecom Tower Technician

About the role

This position requires frequent travel throughout the US and involves climbing towers up to 500 feet, lifting heavy objects, and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and investigations, including surveying and documenting existing conditions.
• Utilize excavation equipment to assist in on-site investigations.
• Conduct tests to exacting standards as directed.
• Inspect and maintain telecommunication towers, including those exceeding 500 feet in height.
• Organize field data and perform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and re-fabrication to towers and other structures.
• Pick-up and deliver supplies, tools, equipment, and components via company vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and legal regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and presentable company vehicle.
• Utilize available resources, technology, and tools to complete work.
• Prioritize and perform job tasks based on open communication with field and management personnel.
• Travel extensively out of state, including weekends and overnight stays.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma with some college experience preferred.
• Good analytical and computer skills.
• Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and analyze/solve problems.
• Willingness to learn and climb towers in excess of 500 feet.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in an outdoor environment in all types of weather.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with workers, other department employees, and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to obtain applicable tower climbing certifications.
• Ability to travel extensively out of state and for extended periods of time (including weekends and overnight).
• Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan (e.g., good driving record, no DUI's or suspensions within the last 5 years, no more than 2 traffic violations in the past 3 years).

Qualifications

• Must pass preemployment drug screening, DOT physical, integrity survey, background check, and training and skills week.

Skills

• OSHA 10 (Telecom)
• Authorized Climber
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Radio Frequency Awareness (RF)
• Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Scope of Work (SOW)
• CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens
• Technical Training
• Scope of Work
• Basic Rigging
• Material Handling
• Ropes/Knots
• Drills/Saws/Grinders
• Operate Trucks/trailers, and equipment
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Load Securement
• Introduction to Various Types of Structures and Appurtenances
• Monopole
• Self-Support
• Guyed
• Stealth
• Rooftop
• Antennas

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, and a retirement plan with company match.
• Reimbursement for meals while traveling ($45/day).
• Company-provided cell phone for work and personal use.
• Professional development programs.
• Additional compensation includes all required fall protection equipment, CLC hotel card, tool and boot allowance, and NWSA credential testing.
• Bonus referral program with $200 at hiring and $300 after 6 months of employment.

Pay

The hourly wage ranges from $20.00 to $26.00, with an annual salary range of $65,000 to $85,000.