Essential Functions
Climb various heights on multiple type structures
Perform installation of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cable, etc.
Assist in testing of sites
Participate in new tower construction
Perform routine and special circumstance tower maintenance
Recognize safety hazards and perform all duties in a safe manner
Personal Attributes
Must have reliable transportation to and from office location
Must be willing to travel and be able to work within a non-structured schedule, i.e., long hours, weekends, etc.
Self-Motivated and able to learn efficiently
Team oriented
Work Environment
Frequent work in adverse weather conditions
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet.
Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
On a constant basis, employee must lift, carry, and maneuver heavy or awkward objects weighing 50lbs or more.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Daily travel within the Company’s geographical footprint and possible extended stays at external destinations. Travel time can be anywhere from three to six weeks at a time, with appropriate breaks.
Frequently required to use hand and power tools
Supervisory Responsibility
Level 1 Tower Techs do not have any supervisory responsibility
Level 2 Tower Techs are expected to mentor and train Level 1 Techs
Required Knowledge
General tower and fall protection safety knowledge and ability to utilize 100% tie off techniques at all times
Mechanically inclined
Electrical/electronics education a plus
Basic Rigging
Must have complete knowledge on use and care of basic hand tools and power tools
Must have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification. CDL Class A certification a plus.