CELL PHONE TOWER TECHNICIAN (Syracuse)

Cell-Tech Services LLC

Job Summary

Tower Hands/technicians support all aspects of tower installations, including all antennas and transmission lines. Must perform construction duties on a daily basis ensuring quality construction throughout the site build to include, but not limited to, civil and line/antenna work.

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 power and fiber 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.

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

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

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registration and Requirements:

Rescue certification is preferred

Anritsu training

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

The positions are full time employee roles, with competitive wages, and benefit package after 90 days of employment. Employee referral bonus of $250.00 for each experienced team member you recruit to the team that results in a hire.