Telecommunications Tower Technician

Role Overview

• Builds, installs, decommissions, assembles, and modifies telecom equipment and troubleshoots existing sites
• Prepares radios, climbs towers, sets RET’s, azimuths, down tilts, connects conduit, pulls wire, builds/tests jumpers, and terminates fibers, coax, and AC & DC voltages
• Routes cabling including coax, dc power cable and fiber optic cable according to site documentation and schematics
• Reads plans and construction drawings
• Performs basic crane signaling to direct lifting and moving of equipment
• Verifies that required materials are on the job site, identifies missing materials and informs Foreman as needed
• Assists in performing job site system tests including, PIM, SWEEP, Fiber OTDR and optical power/light testing
• Performs work on ground, in structures, inside/outside buildings, on rooftops and in crawl spaces
• Cleans and organizes work environment
• Maintains and upkeeps equipment and tools
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1+ years’ experience as Telecommunications Tower Technician or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently with minimal supervision
• Understanding of radio frequency, wireless systems including RRH’s, antennas, Diplexers, TMA’s, 4G & 5G networks, and familiarity with all carrier standards
• Ability to learn and perform jobsite systems tests including, PIM, SWEEP, TDR fiber, and read power meters
• Ability to build, install, decommission, assemble, and modify telecom equipment, as well as troubleshoot existing sites
• Ability to prepare radios, climb the tower, set RET’s, azimuths, down tilts, connect conduit, pull wire, build/test jumpers, and terminate fibers, coax, and AC & DC voltages
• Basic understanding of cable routing and layout that includes but not limited to coax, fiber, etc.
• Basic knowledge of crane operators and lifts and appropriate signals.
• Basic understanding of and ability to read plans and construction drawings
• Working knowledge of construction, quality, safety and OSHA guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively, clearly and succinctly through spoken and written forms with peers, management, and customers.
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Working knowledge of construction, quality, safety and OSHA guidelines
• Must possess and be able to obtain valid certifications and licensing: Competent Climber & Rescue, Osha 10/30, First Aid/CPR, Radio Frequencies, Blood Borne Pathogens, DOT Health Card (Company provides training to assist in obtaining/renewing required certifications)
• Ability to climb 250+ foot towers
• Travel overnight to remote job sites up to 75% of the workweek

Benefits

• $1,500 sign on bonus