Tower Technician III

Description Position at techdash telecom 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 and shift reports. •
• 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 3 plus years of related 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: • Mounting, aligning, cabling, and testing of antennas, radios, and associated equipment •
• Experience in completing full grounding installations, tower demolition, tower stripping and painting (erect and horizontal) • 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 •
• Knowledge of UMTS and 4G • Requires working knowledge of Microwave equipment •
• Knowledge of basic electricity, grounding, and power safety • Terminating cables and experience fixing connectors and Antenna system •
• Ability to Install coaxial cable on towers, rooftop - any structure •
• Strong troubleshooting skills of equipment, coax, and fiber • Expertise in fiber testing • Expertise in PIM and sweep testing •
• Ability to work closely with others • Team Player • Good communication skills •
• Ability to mentor and field train lower-level technicians • 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. • (BYOD) Bring Your Own Device. The company will reimburse eligible employees $30 per pay period/$780 annually for use of personally owned cell phones for business use. The employee understands they will abide by the BYOD policy and this is a requirement to be able to carry out their duties. Certificates, Licenses, Registration and

Requirements

• Rescue certification is preferred • Anritsu and/or OSHA certification preferred • 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