Tower Crew Foreman/Tower Technician/Top Hand

Company Description Western TelCom is a construction firm specializing in cell tower installation. With over 20 years of experience, we have constructed, upgraded and maintained thousands of cell sites and wireless installations across the Western half of the United States. We currently work with every major carrier and tower owner. Western leverages the latest technology to stay up to date in an ever changing environment. We pride ourselves on our outstanding safety record and comprehensive, in-house, safety training. We are proud of our highly skilled and diverse employee base. Job Description Tower climber/Tower technician/Tower technician apprentice: We are looking for individuals with experience in the tower construction, wireless industry. If you have an eagerness to learn we can train you. Competitive wage and benefit package including health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation. Responsibilities All facets of cell site construction, including:

• Tower climbing and man-basket work
• General knowledge of hand tools
• Willingness to work as a 2-3 member team to construct, upgrade and maintain all types wireless facilities including indoor/outdoor DAS (distributed antenna systems), cell towers, small cells, including: fiber optic cable installation, cleaning and testing low voltage cable installation antenna and radio installation, testing grounding of equipment general construction activities
• Some travel required primarily in Utah, and Southern Idaho. Training We offer in-house/on-the-job support and training including:
• Climbing/tower rescue, RF safety, manlift operation, OSHA 10 hour, first aid and

CPR, NWSA TT1

certification sponsorship.

• Tower mounted equipment installation: antennas, microwave dishes, radios, etc.
• Cabling/fiber optic transmission line installation and testing
• Troubleshooting and repairs of antenna systems Qualifications
• Willingness to climb towers; we are seeking individuals who enjoy the thrill of working at heights of 60-200+ feet.
• Attention to and willingness to share our focus on safety.
• Knowledge of sweep testing, PIM testing, fiber testing are a plus, but not required.
• Certifications of training and a resume of prior experience are a plus, but not required.

Benefits:

• We provide safety equipment including climbing helmet, harness, lanyards, etc.
• Per-diem
• 2 weeks PTO, plus 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance, including vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement

COVID-19

Precaution(s): Remote interview process Virtual meetings Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Pay Frequency:

Weekly This Job Is:

A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00

• $40.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

tower climbing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

OSHA 30 (Preferred) NWSA TTT1, TTT2 or Foreman certification (Preferred) Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person