Tower Hand

Little Rock AR

Description

Job Summary: Tower Hands support all aspects of tower installations, including all antennas and transmission lines. Tower Hands Perform construction duties on a daily basis ensuring quality construction from the foundation to erection of lattice towers, monopoles, and guyed towers. Requirements 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. - 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 6 months plus years of 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: - 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 - Familiarity with UMTS and 4G - Requires working knowledge of Microwave equipment. - Use of hand tools to mount equipment, run and connect cables, and secure climbers. - Knowledge of basic electricity, grounding, and power safety. - Experience in completing full grounding installations, tower demolition, tower stripping and painting (erect and horizontal - Ability to Install fiber and coaxial cable on towers, rooftop - any structure - General understanding how to fiber test - Fiber Scope and Power Test - Troubleshoot and fix on connectors and Antenna system. - Ability to work closely with others - Team Player - 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. Certificates, Licenses, Registration and Requirements: - Rescue certification is preferred - Anritsu and/or OSHA certification a plus - 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