Tower Technician

Job Description

Industrial Communications West is two companies, one team, under one roof, proudly connecting people across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. We construct turnkey communication facilities, co-locations and complete buildouts. We have a reputation for delivering quality workmanship and maintaining high safety standards. Our experienced crews construct state-of-the-art tower and network facilities for major PCS cellular carriers, private and public enterprises, and public safety agencies and utilities. When you work with us, you gain the advantage of partnering with in-house experts in tower site leasing and management, FCC licensing, and in-building BDA/DAS systems. Crews are based out of Grand Island, Nebraska OR Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, inspect, and maintain services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures

Mount antennas, including panels and microwave dishes, run coax, apply connectors, scope fiber runs, and sweet test coax lines and jumpers

Install tower equipment, including, but not limited to, masts, clamping, bracing, support, antennas, remote radio units, cabling, and bolting

Complete antenna installation of RF and microwave parabolic dishes from 1 foot to 10 feet in size

Troubleshoot RF and microwave systems

Assemble structures such as monopoles, self-supports, and guyed towers

Install power trunk lines

Load, transport, and unload tools, materials, and equipment in a safe manner

Support site cleanup and upkeep

Ability to manage crew members when required

Complete company required documentation

Other duties as assigned

Education:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)

Experience:

At least 2 years of wireless telecom construction experience required

Basic knowledge of knots and tower rigging

Must have or obtain and maintain Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification from an accredited institution

Must have or obtain and maintain OSHA 10 construction training card

Must have or obtain and maintain OSHA 30 construction training card

Must have or obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification

Ability to travel away from home up to 75% of the time including weekends. Travel includes local site travel or national travel depending on business needs

Skills:

Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Ability to operate power tools and hand tools

Proven ability to perform fiber and sweep testing

Ability to operate aerial lifts, manlifts, telehandlers, and aerial platform equipment

May be required to build Bill of Materials (BOM) based on job needs

DC/AC electrical skills

Have the ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or electrical connections

Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions

Must have strong communication skills, both written and in person

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing

Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements

Must be able to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift up to 75 lbs.

Ability to pull your own body weight, plus equipment weight, up a vertical tower to 500 feet for extended periods of time

Ability to reach, climb, and/or grasp ladders or other tall structures

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Ability to work long and unpredictable hours

Anticipated hourly pay for candidates with the required experience will be between $24 and $34. Candidates without at least 2 years of experience should anticipate a starting rate between $20 and $22 per hour.

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