Tower Technician I - Morgantown, WV

About the role

The Tower Technician I - Wireless Services plays a crucial role in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of equipment at communications sites, both on the ground and at elevated heights. This position involves working closely with customers, managing projects, and adhering to strict safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Build customer infrastructure, including tower erection, expansion, and upgrades to new and existing wireless networks.
• Read and understand site documents such as construction drawings, radio frequency data sheets, structural analyses, mount analyses, tower modification design drawings, etc.
• Safely and efficiently complete equipment installations and upgrades at elevated heights.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and network functionality.
• Document job costs, including labor hours and materials, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Accurately follow instructions and complete assigned tasks according to the scope of work and methods of procedures (MOPs).
• Perform pre-work and post-work site audits.
• Execute rigging plans and learn to develop rigging plans for hoisting operations per industry standards.
• Obtain written customer approval for change orders.
• Learn to operate test equipment (RF Sweep Gear, PIM, and Fiber Testing).
• Assist in training less experienced members of the team.

Requirements

• 1+ year(s) experience installing and maintaining cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, tower builds, site inspections, lighting systems, wireless carriers preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Maintain certifications for courses such as Authorized/Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required.
• Ability and attitude to follow rigid job safety standards and properly utilize specialized Personal Protective Equipment.
• Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Possess computer skills and ability to use software applications including Microsoft Suite.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Aptitude for leadership.

Qualifications

• Completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Participation in random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand tower rigging plans.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to job safety standards.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health/life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, short/long term disability, paid time off and holidays, and more.
• Additional perks such as paid lodging, per diem, and transportation for out-of-town work, weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays, and more.
• Employee-focused work environment with on-the-job mentoring and training, performance and salary reviews, and internal job postings.
• Financial tools and programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future.
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children.

Pay

Details about pay structure not specified.

Schedule

Flexible schedule required, may include extensive travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.