Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The position will be located in our TN and KY Markets_._ Frequent travel as well as driving company owned vehicles may be required. Non-Local candidates applying to for this position must understand that Betacom Incorporated does not cover costs associated with relocation. As a part of our team, you must be dependable as well as motivated with strong installation, repair and maintenance skills related to this specific industry.
Specific qualifications & requirements include:
- Minimum 1-3 years of tower of telecom tower climbing experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record
- OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid and RF Awareness certificate
- MUST BE COMTRAIN, PIM, SWEEP. AND FIBER CERTIFIED
- Computer Literacy with specific experience with MS Excel, Word & Outlook.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment & electro-mechanical equipment
- Experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping & antenna equipment
- RF Awareness, replacement and maintenance i.e. Coax, jumpers, TMA’s connectors & weatherproofing
- Highly organized with the ability to effectively provide verbal and written reports to upper management
- MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL (if required)
As a Tower Climber Technician you will be responsible for a full range of installation, repair and maintenance services on clients’ cellular towers including but not limited to:
- Climbs and works on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment. Does not require close supervision.
- The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
- Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA’s).
- Knowledgeable with the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
- The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load.
- Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action.
- Communicates orally and in writing.
- Follows instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action.
- Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
- Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
- Knowledge of custom tower rigging techniques
- Performs tape drops
- Proficient with topside testing procedures (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.)
- Performs GPS antenna alignment
- Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems
- Troubleshoots RET systems
- Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
- Stacks tower steel and installs of sector mounts
- Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations and path alignment
- Ability to train lower level tower techs.
- Ability to complete closeout packages according to field requirements
- Other duties as assigned.