Luck Grove Construction LLC Hiring for Cell Tower Technician Job at New York State Full Time

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tower Technician: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• OSHA 10 (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road