Tower Technician

About the role

This position requires travel throughout the US and involves climbing towers up to 500 feet, lifting heavy objects, and extensive travel out of state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and investigations, including survey and documentation of existing conditions, field testing, photographing, and sketching
• Utilize excavation equipment to assist in on-site investigations
• Conduct tests to exacting standards as directed
• Perform telecommunication tower inspections, including climbing towers in excess of 500 ft.
• Organize field data
• Perform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and re-fabrication to towers and other structures as directed
• Pick-up and deliver supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via company vehicle
• Adhere to all Federal, State, and Local driving requirements
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as additional legal regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA)
• Meticulously adhere to safety procedures and policies while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain company vehicle in a clean and presentable condition
• Utilize available resources, technology, and tools to complete work
• Prioritize and perform job requirements and activities based on open communication with field and management personnel
• Travel extensively out of state (over 95%) for extended periods of time (including weekends and overnight)

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

Qualifications

• None specified

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 the 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 a company match
• Subsidized meal reimbursement for travel
• Company-provided cell phone for work and personal use
• Professional development programs
• Bonus referral program

Pay

The hourly wage ranges from $22.00 to $28.00, with an annual range of $65,000 to $85,000.

Schedule

Extensive travel, typically 2-3 weeks away from the base office location, with 95% travel out of state (including weekends and overnight).