GTEC Talent Hiring for Cell Tower Technician Job at Morgantown, WV Full Time

Title: Tower Technician

Location: Morgantown, WV

Compensation: Full time

*Signing Bonus*

Position Summary

The Tower Technician will be responsible for the performance of various construction tasks in the areas of tower erection, coaxial cable and antenna installation, antenna mount installation, RF testing and troubleshooting. This position is for candidates with experience in cellular construction. Technicians will be required to perform the majority of elevated construction activity and may be asked to supervise entry level techs at elevation. The majority of all tower work is locally based and primarily requires in market travel only (with few exceptions).

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of mounts, platforms, antennas, RRU’s, TMA, and other related equipment on towers, rooftops, and other structures to expand and upgrade cellular networks.

• Installation and maintenance of coaxial and DC power/fiber optic transmission lines.

• Installation and maintenance of microwave equipment.

• Assist with testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.

• Installation of ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.

• Installation of underground and in building conduits for electrical and back haul circuits.

• Learn and incorporate climbing and work safety requirements.

• Work as a team to function as part of a 3-4-man crew.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Competencies

• Basic mechanical abilities with hand tools and simple power tools.

• Ability to work reliably under minimal supervision.

• Excellent physical conditioning and stamina.

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain and varying temperatures.

• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out written and verbal instructions.

• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.

• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequently the employee is required to lift or carry up to 10 or 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 or 100 lbs. Able to climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’. The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.

 

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma

• 0 – 2 years’ experience in cellular construction

• Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer Certification (does not need to be current, will re-certify)

• First Aid & CPR (will re-certify if required)

• EME/RF Training (will re-certify if required)

• NWSA TTT1 certification not required but is a bonus

 

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of entry level technicians at elevation.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days of work are Monday through Friday with some irregular hours. Weekends and evenings, as needed, to service emergency needs of our customers.

 

Travel

• Be willing to travel up to 100 miles per day with a Foreman.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Morgantown, WV 26505: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• cellular construction: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescue Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location