Hiring Firm:
Zunch Labs Telecom Solutions
Location:
Various Locations
Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining the performance stability of line towers to provide the best network services for our customers. The Tower technician will will work in the field to conduct repairs and installations for customers, inspecting the area’s condition, and reporting structural inconsistencies and defects.
Essential Function:
- May perform installs on radios, antennas, and associated RF equipment
- Trouble shoots Alarms / RSSI issues at sites using supplied sweep gear.
- Perform electrical down tilts and mechanical down tilts to a variety of antennas using supplied antenna controller units.
- Run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.
- May devise jumper connections with knowledge from connector training.
- Complete required equipment and supply paperwork.
- Climbing communications structures, to include: guyed; self-supporting; monopoles; building/rooftops; grain silos; etc.
- Performing audits: safety; defect and quality.
- Ability to follow daily instructions.
- Ability to run jumpers as needed to complete ongoing scopes of work.
- Fill out required paperwork and printouts.
- Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
Recommended Minimum Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Typically requires 6 months plus years of experience
- Valid state-issued driver’s license is required
- MUST be a Certified Tower Climber – can be via Gravitec Systems, Inc. or ComTrain
Recommended Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Competent climber
- Competent rigger
- Knowledge of standard knots
- Trained in controlled descent
- Trained in use of aerial lifts
- Trained in procedures on a working platform
- Trained in procedures on a cable bridge/ice bridge
- Familiarity with UMTS and 4G
- Requires working knowledge of Microwave equipment.
- Use of hand tools to mount equipment, run and connect cables, and secure climbers.
- Knowledge of basic electricity, grounding, and power safety.
- Experience in completing full grounding installations, tower demolition, tower stripping and painting (erect and horizontal
- Ability to Install fiber and coaxial cable on towers, rooftop – any structure
- General understanding how to fiber test – Fiber Scope and Power Test
- Troubleshoot and fix on connectors and Antenna system.
- Ability to work closely with others
- Team Player
- Travel as required, typically within a designated region
- Must be able to safely climb while carrying tools and equipment of up to 60 pounds and work on a cell site tower using safety gear that is rated for a maximum working load of 310lbs, including the climber, tools and equipment.
- Familiarity of using PIM gear and PIM troubleshooting.
- TMO experience preferred.
- Past Verizon experience or RTWP experience a plus.
- Breakfix experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration and Requirements:
- Rescue certification is preferred
- Anritsu and/or OSHA certification a plus
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to climb and descend all types of tower and rooftop structures
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to travel as needed
Other Job Requirements:
- Ability to write, hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone in English
- Ability to travel between job sites and material depots
- Occasional overnight travel may be required
- Must be willing to work days/nights/weekends and be on-call depending on project demands
Company Benefits:
- We proudly offer comprehensive and competitive benefits programs to our employees and their families.
- Medical – Company pays 80-90% of Employee cost and contributes to over half of dependent premium.
- Dental and Vision – Company pays 60% of Employee cost and 50% of dependent premium.
- FSA – Flexible Spending Account
- HSA – Health Savings Account
- Employer Paid Basic Life, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability for Eligible Employees
- 401k Plan – Day one eligibility; Company match; Fully vested – no waiting period
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.