Tower Technician III - Construction - Alpharetta, GA

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. Does not require close supervision.
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA’s).
• 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.
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action.
• Communicates orally and in writing.
• Follows instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action.
• Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
• Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation / standard(s) (OSHA)
• Knowledge of custom tower rigging techniques.
• Performs tape drops.
• Proficient with topside testing procedures (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.)
• Performs GPS antenna alignment.
• Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
• Troubleshoots RET systems
• Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
• Stacks tower steel and installs of sector mounts.
• Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations and path alignment
• Able to train lower-level tower techs.
• Proficient with all field requirements for completion of closeout packages.

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.