Tower Technician, III: Lexington / Walton, KY

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Properly take Pre-Construction and Closeout photos
• Rig a tower in a Class III rigging scenario
• Install microwave dishes, antennas, RRUs and other various wireless equipment on the tower
• Gain knowledge from the experienced Technicians and foreman to develop your skills based on the Career Advancement Matrix (CAM)
• Climb and work on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower maintenance under close supervision
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Knowing the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment
• The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load
• Decommission a tower and tower equipment safely and efficiently
• Properly PIM test, RF Sweep test and Fiber test as requested from the top of the tower
• Install and route coax, hybrid trunks, and all jumpers
• Able to hang booms, mounts, antennas, and equipment and able to rig a tower in a Class IV rigging scenario
• Lay out and install an Ice Bridge and perform proper use of cad welds
• Properly route and secure hybrid cables and hybrid jumpers
• Build out a tower platform on the ground and properly install on the tower with exposure to a cathead
• Wire in Raycaps and install Flash Technology lighting controllers
• Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action
• Proficient-level ability to install radios, base station equipment, conduit, DC power wiring, AC Power and fiber optic cables
• Performs other position duties when requested

Success Factors

• Good Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Experience And Education

• OSHA 30 Certification Required
• First Aid / CPR Certification Preferred
• 4+ years of experience in the industry associated with Wireless Technologies preferred
• NWSA certification is preferred
• Ability to use Rigging Calc to create and edit rigging plans as needed in the field is preferred
• Must show previous Competent Climber/Rescuer certification
• Tower Stacking experience is preferred (monopole, self-support, and guy towers)
• Equipment operation is preferred (skid steer and lull/telehandler forklift)

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Class A CDL License is preferred
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen