Cell Tower Technician

Job Description

Overview

As a tower technician for our Indiana market, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing, and other similar tasks in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. As a tower technician, you will work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments.

What We Need from You

To thrive in this role, you must be able to travel Monday through Friday, with some overnight and weekend work required. Frequent overtime should be expected. Experience in the telecommunications industry, coupled with the following skills, is also desired:

Demonstrated ability to tie basic knots

Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and cathead knowledge

Ability to read and understand construction drawings and Radio Frequency Data Sheets

Familiarity with basic hand tools; ability to manipulate equipment and instruments with precision

Ability to accurately use a tape measure

Ability to use a compass and understand declination

Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment

Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines

Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops

Ability to troubleshoot tower top issues

Ability to perform tower top fiber testing, PIM testing, and sweep test/load hopping test procedures

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, bending, twisting, and contorting your body for extended periods

Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including background check and drug screen

Construction experience is a plus

The following licenses/certifications are also required and may be completed "in-house:"

ComTrain certification

OSHA 10 certification

RF Awareness certification

First Aid/CPR training/certification

Competent Climber certification

What You'll Get from Us

At Heights Tower, our mission is to provide quality products and outstanding services to our customers, to treat our customers and employees in a respectful and friendly manner, and to be a positive influence in the community. We are dedicated to developing our employees, both personally and professionally. Our goal is to provide a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training, education, and guidance wherever possible. Safety is a top priority at HTS, and all our employees participate in required safety training and routine safety meetings; engage in ongoing rescue practice; complete certification programs; and receive consistent supervised monitoring. In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, six paid holidays and paid time off (eligibility and waiting periods apply), referral bonuses, company outings, and weekly pay.

HTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.