Tower Technician IV - Chandler, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW :

Leads and assists in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and support structures and related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to facilitate timely job completion. Tower Technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Climbs and works on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment.
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Safety Management - ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements. Verifies and ensures all tools and rigging gear are safe to use.
• Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s). Executes and manages, if required.
• Knows 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.
• Full understanding of a job or project Scope of Work (SOW).
• Ability to develop and write a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) for a job / project.
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
• Solid communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Follows instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action.
• Recognizes safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner.
• Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation / standard(s) (OSHA)
• Experienced with custom tower rigging techniques.
• Performs tape drops.
• Proficient with all test equipment (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.)
• Performs GPS antenna alignment (Sunsight AAT)
• Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
• Troubleshooting RET systems – bottom.
• Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
• Stacks towers, installs sector mounts.
• Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations
• Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
• Ability to lead a 4-man tower crew safely and within established budgetary requirements.
• Ensures jobs are completed fully, meet all company and customer quality standards and all COP requirements are complying.
• Safely runs a winch / cathead.
• Troubleshoots GPS antennas
• Troubleshoots tower lighting systems.
• TMA Gain testing experience
• RF noise floor testing experience
• Act as a team lead and mentor to less experienced Tower Technicians.

OTHER DUTIES :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.