Tower Technician

Company: SAC Wireless
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

As a Tower Lead (Top Hand)--, one will have a complete understanding of the wireless industry. 90% of the time will be spent onsite climbing cell towers. One will fully grasp all aspects of the initial training of the Associate Tower Technician and the Tower Technician. The Tower Lead will assist the Tower Foreman in developing and planning complete site build (as it pertains to the SOW at hand). One will share ultimate responsibility for quality of SOW deliverable. The Tower Lead will assist the Tower Foreman in identifying change orders, obstacles and safety concerns that may impede SOW timeline. One will possess leadership skills to direct all top side activities. The Lead will support the Foreman when on the ground. One will have a solid understanding of color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, equipment installations, etc. (as it pertains to the SOW at hand) and understand all components of the COP process.Responsibilities:* Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner.* Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas.* Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.* A willingness to travel when and where required as directed by market.Successful Completion of Required Training (reference pages 14 and 123 of IIPP):* Tower/Rescue* First Aid/BBP and CPR* PPE use and requirements* Lock out Tag out* RF Awareness* SACW onboard/protocols* Rigging* GHS (formally MSDS)* Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.)* OSHA TrainingThe above reflects leadership definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.REQUIREMENTS:* Experience with capstan operations* Experience with crane/signaling* Experience with steel work (hanging boom, antennas, etc.)* Experience with shooting an azimuth* Knowledge of all testing equipment (load hopping) and basic functions of the equipment* Higher understanding of multiple pulley operations* Knowledge of quality and safety procedures* Experience with clearly capturing photo images* Advanced understanding of rigging* Connector install experience* System testing (load hopping) -----" PIM, ANRITSU Fiber, etc. experience* Coax and Fiber routing/handling experience* Top side and bottom side grounding experience* Cad welding experience* General working skills and knowledge of computers* Safety conscious* Able to take direction* Self-motivated* Quick learner* Hard-working* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously* Accurately complete detailed forms and reports* Frequent travel required with overnight trips* Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day* Ability to perform Tower Rescues* Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedlyWORK ENVIRONMENT:* Onsite at job locations.* Potential exposure to outdoor elements.COMPANY BENEFITS:* Direct, W2 employment with competitive wages* Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)* Paid time off, paid holidays, and up to 6% 401k match* Steady employment* Paid uniforms and top of the line fleet of trucks and trailers with state-of-the-art tooling, test gear, and equipment* Student loan assistance program* Opportunity to expand and grow with one the largest, full service wireless construction companies in the U.S. while working with some of the most skilled leaders in the industryEmployment is dependent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screen

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