Tower Technician II - Morgantown, WV

About the role

The Tower Technician II - Wireless Services plays a crucial role in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of equipment at communications sites. This position involves both ground-level and elevated work, requiring a combination of technical skills and safety awareness.

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 course of action in accordance with 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 management, leads, or foremen 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.
• Ability to read and understand tower rigging plans.
• Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions.
• 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

• Technical skills in cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, and wireless carrier installations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site documents.
• Highly skilled in rigging and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership 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.
• Opportunities for advancement through defined employee career paths.
• 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

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position requires a flexible schedule which may include extensive travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.