Do you want a fulfilling career with a large, premier telecommunications provider with many career growth opportunities?

What is a Tower Technician?

These technicians are responsible for the erection, construction and maintenance of wireless towers and co-location system placement in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.

Looking to train individuals in the art of tower climbing, repair, maintenance and construction!

Primary Responsibilities of a Tower Technician Apprentice:

• Assist in the installation of all aspects of wireless cell site foundations
  Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling,
• bolting, true up, shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, reading maps and a compass, torque to spec, labeling, picture-taking, documentation, plumb and tilt readings with smart level, etc.
• Assemble monopole, all weld and knock down self-support and guyed towers
• Antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1 to 15 foot, VHF, UHF, cellular and FM broadcast antennas
• Transmission line and installation of foam or air dielectric coaxial, hardline and elliptical wave-guides
• Assist in the preparation of cleanup of sites
• Responsible for tool inventory and upkeep daily on job site.
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel up to 50-100% of the time depending on company needs

Job requirements of a Tower Technician Apprentice:

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related trade school education preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Will train the right individual
• Basic mechanical skill is a plus
• Military Veteran friendly employer
• Pay is based on prior experience and can range from $16-22/hr.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or electrical connections
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, skid steers and aerial platform equipment
• Must have or obtain documented Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification from an accredited institution that meets the federal standards
• Must have or obtain OSHA Construction 10 HR Safety Training Card issued by the US Department of Labor
• Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification
• Must have completed an RF/EME safety course from a competent provider with documentation
• Industrial first aid and rescue training

SOFT SKILLS:

• Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal ,verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate, lead, teach and train on proper work and safety procedures
• Military Veteran friendly employer
• Pay is based on prior experience and can range from $16-22/hr.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 400 feet, for long periods of time
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
• Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time
• Must be willing to travel out of market/state, for up to several months at a time
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather