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Tower Technicians

Job Responsibilities:

Thorough understanding and strict adherence to J Lee Associates' Safety Policies and Practices
Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’s
Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights as directed by Foreman
Assist the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader and fellow crew members with tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas and radios, mounting hardware, installing fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines
Assist Tower Foreman with Supervision of a crew of 2-5 climbers
Assist in installation, connection and testing underground and above ground grounding systems
Complete work in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by the Foreman
Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.
Understand and comply with ANSI A10.48, NATE CTS
Perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation
Ensure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule
Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards and other assigned assets
Read customer blueprints/CD’s and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
Pre-Work and Post-Work site audits
Site upgrades and capacity expansion
Pick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.
Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively
Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention
Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary
Ability and willingness to train other team members
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

3 Years + experience as a tower climber (for Tech II)
Prior hands-on mechanical, construction, electrical, or equivalent working experience is preferred
Ability to work at heights on rooftops, telephone poles, and/or towers upwards of 300 feet or taller
Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Midwest United States as necessary
Ability to work extended work hours throughout the week and weekend
High school degree or GED equivalent
Knowledge of using hand tools, math, and measuring
Basic knowledge of English Language
Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use

Preferred Job Qualifications:

OSHA 30 preferred
Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification
Experience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers
Ability to successfully complete and maintain certifications for the following courses: 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
Preferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, Dish
Preferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).
Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z and fiber testing)
PIM/Sweep certification preferred but not required from Anritsu, Kaelus, or like
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Other Duties as Assigned: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

Walk, crawl or kneel / use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders, stairs or other elevated/ fixed structures for extended periods of time
Sit, stand, drive and climb for extended periods of time
Work at times may be in extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, snow, rain, high winds throughout the year and 4 seasons
Lift and/or move a minimum of 50lbs regularly
Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
Wear safety equipment: as per OSHA/MSHA/ANSI requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, required PPE for elevated work, fire retardant clothing, protective eye wear, etc.
Be safety and customer-focused, without exception