Tower Technician Iii
Company: Betacom
Location: Kent
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
OVERVIEW:Leads and assists in the construction, installation,
and maintenance of communications towers and support structures and
related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to
facilitate timely job completion. Tower Technicians work irregular
hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme
weather conditions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: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).Knows 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 systemsRuns 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
alignmentAble to train lower-level tower techs.Proficient with all
field requirements for completion of closeout packages.OTHER
DUTIES: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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Working knowledge of
basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical
equipment.Knowledge of basic computer skills.Self-motivated and
able to learn quickly.Ability to lift over 70
pounds.QUALIFICATIONS:Must have High school diploma or equivalent.2
to 3 years of industry experience.Good communication skills,
reading and writing skills (English)Ability to lift over 70
pounds.Good computer skills. General knowledge and use of Microsoft
office (Excel, Word & Outlook).Clean Driving Record & Valid
Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.Must
be able to accommodate out of town travel, if required.Working
knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and
electro-mechanical equipment.ComTrain, OSHA10, RF Awareness
Training, First AID/CPR trained.Must have experience with Anritsu
Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.Must
have experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide,
antennas, and microwave dishes.RF Awareness, replacement, and
maintenance i.E., coax, jumpers, TMA's, connectors, and weather
proofing.Highly organized and be able to effectively report
verbally and written reports back to the Tower Foreman.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. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and
arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or
hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The
employee is also occasionally required to sit.The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or
move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than
100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK
ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high,
precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is
regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and
vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme
cold.The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.#BETA1
Keywords: Betacom, Kent , Tower Technician Iii, Professions , Kent, Washington
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