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Tower Tech III (Top Hand) - Virginia

AscendTek

Tower Tech III (Top Hand) - Virginia

Gordonsville, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ASCENDTEK LLC.

    EXPERIENCED TOWER TECH 3 (TOP HAND)

    TECH 3 (TOP HAND): A successful Tower Tech III is knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of running the tower top and bottom.

    HIRING NOW! EXPERIENCE WANTED. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE CLIMBING TOWERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE JOB. NO GREEN HANDS.

    South East Market 

    2 WEEKS PAID TRAINING AND RE-CERTIFICATION!

    REQUIRED TO TRAVEL 2-3 WEEKS AT A TIME

    As a TOWER TECHNICIAN, one will have a solid understanding of the wireless industry. More than 50% of the time is spent onsite climbing cell towers. One must fully grasp all aspects of the initial training and company safety standards. Tower Technicians must support the lead tower hand when working top side and support the Tower Foreman when on the ground. One must have a basic understanding of safety, color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, equipment installations, testing and troubleshooting etc. 

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner.
    • Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas.
    • Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.
    • Testing and Trouble shooting equipment and installations. Repair or Replace Faulty Equipment

    Successful Completion of Recertification

    • Tower/Rescue
    • First Aid/BBP and CPR
    • PPE use and requirements
    • Lock out Tag out
    • RF Awareness
    • AscendTek onboard/protocols
    • Rigging
    • GHS (formally MSDS)
    • Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.)
    • OSHA Training

    The above reflects leadership’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Advanced understanding of rigging
    • Connector install experience
    • Coax, Fiber routing/handling experience
    • Top side and bottom side grounding experience
    • Accurately complete detailed forms and reports
    • Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day
    • Ability to perform Tower Rescues
    • Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
    • Copies of industry certifications (preferred)

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • Onsite at job locations.
    • strict safety standards must be followed by every crew and employee.
    • Working in harsh weather conditions, including but not limited to, hot and cold weather.
    • Team focused work environment. You must be able to work well in coordination with a crew.

    COMPANY BENEFITS:

    • Direct, W2 employment with competitive wages
    • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
    • Steady, long term employment
    • Opportunity to expand and grow with a large telecom company, while working with some of the most skilled leaders in the industry

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Valid Drivers License

    • Desire to work in a team environment

    • Desire for full-time, long term W-2 employment

    Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

    Apply Now!