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Overview

The general role of a Tower Technician III - Wireless Services is to safely and efficiently complete equipment installations, repairs, and upgrades at communications sites both on the ground and at elevated heights without direct supervision. In addition, the Tower Technician III will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of up to 6 members.

This individual will represent Pillar Innovations in a safe, professional, and courteous manner. This position will require a flexible schedule which may include extensive travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

The Tower Technician III - Wireless Services will report to the Construction Manager – Wireless Services and will work primarily out of their assigned location.

Responsibilities

• Build customer infrastructure, such as tower erection, expansion, and upgrades to new and existing wireless networks (e.g., tower mods, L&A installs)
• Read and understand site documents such as Construction Drawings, Radio Frequency Data Sheets, Structural Analyses, Mount Analyses, Tower Modification Design Drawings, etc.
• Safely and efficiently complete equipment installations and upgrades at elevated heights
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and network functionality
• Observe and report possible compound/equipment defects or hazards
• Document job costs, including labor hours and material in an accurate and timely manner
• Accurately follow instructions and complete assigned course of action in accordance with scope of work and methods of procedures (MOPs)
• Complete Material Inventory upon delivery
• Perform pre-work and post-work site audits
• Obtain written customer approval for change orders
• Operate Test Equipment (RF Sweep Gear, PIM, and Fiber Testing)
• Train and mentor lessor experienced team members
• Perform and oversee elevated work activities as required or directed
• Assist Foremen in the scheduling of labor, materials, and other job tasks
• Lead Wireless Services Tower team members as required (in absence of Foreman or Manager)
• Develop and execute rigging plans for hoisting operations per industry standards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience installing and maintaining cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, tower builds, site inspections, lighting systems, wireless carriers preferred
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability and attitude to follow rigid job safety standards and properly utilize specialized Personal Protective Equipment
• Maintain certifications for courses such as: Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required.
• Willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use software applications including Microsoft Suite
• Experience in operating test equipment [i.e., RF (radio frequency) sweep gear, PIM (passive intermodulation), and fiber testing]to include
• Read, understand and implement tower rigging plans
• Competency and ability to deploy complex rigging setups (2:1, 3:1, etc..) to hoist heavy loads safely to the tower
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Fluency in English is required
• Familiarity with general accounting/costing practices including budgeting, invoicing, purchase orders and accounts payable
• Possess demonstrated leadership skills and abilities

Working Conditions

• Walk, crawl, talk, see, read, hear, feel, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, grasp and climb with both hands and legs for extended periods of time
  
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
  
• Climb at heights of 300’+ for extended periods of time
  
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.