Absolute's ability to succeed is based primarily on the people we hire. At Absolute Communications, you'll find a team committed to excellence, with an obsession for our customers. We look for people who are bright, creative, eager to make a difference and who live our Value System.
We offer the following:
A dynamic, high growth company; Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Short/Long Term Disability Available; 401(k) retirement savings plan; A future with a chance to make a difference and enjoy your job. Absolute is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description Job Title:
Wireless Tower Technician & Top Hand Department:
Operations Reports To:
Manager FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Location:
San Antonio, TX
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of the Wireless Tower Technician & Top Hand is to lead a crew to perform construction duties related to ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of wireless systems. Minimum 6 years of experience. May perform general construction of tower sites including site layout, excavation, foundations, erection, installation, and maintenance/repair; operates equipment to include trucks with trailers, power tools, and non-powered tools. The Wireless Tower Technician & Top Hand will have a direct end-customer interface and therefore will be an ambassador of the company always ensuring a positive portrayal of the company and core operating principles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead small crews of Tower Technicians to perform tower construction and or wireless systems installation activities including: assembling/erecting small tower components installing antennas, mounting hardware Installation of coax line, connectors, antenna, and accessories Installation of RF connections and cables, grounding, testing, positioning, auditing, optimizing antennas and lines Installing RF system radios and controllers Installation of small to mid-sized self-supporting communications towers. Must be proficient in reading detailed SOW, Site Plans, SOW documents and Tower Drawings Must be proficient in Installing, connecting, and testing underground and above ground grounding systems. Must have an ability to work with most cable types, connectors, and antennas, basic tower rigging, weatherproofing including working with Andrews, Eupen and RFS connectors. Perform maintenance on tower equipment. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Ensure Manager is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule. Must be able to climb to heights that may exceed 250 feet daily in most weather conditions. Pick-up/Delivers supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via Company vehicle (towing trailer if applicable). Work with management and client to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials. Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours as needed Maintain and enforce all OSHA safety practices. Seeks out necessary information proactively to ensure completion of job. Perform other related duties as required. We try to limit out of town travel to less than 10 days (about 1 and a half weeks) straight with working local for a few days or off. unless assigned to out-of-town long-term project then case by case.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Compliance with Company Handbook Efficiently perform installation activities as trained and qualified. Be 100% responsible and accountable for all agreed upon job requirements and deliverables. All federal, state, and local regulatory standards are followed. OSHA laws are complied with throughout construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Eight (6) years tower construction / Maintenance background, preferably telecommunications. Able to read blueprints, details, and specifications. Cad-weld or other thermo-weld training is helpful. Anritsu and/or OSHA certified a plus. Have general working understanding of cable sweep testing systems and principles. Knowledge of Test Equipment (sweep gear). Basic installation and maintenance skills Basic understanding of tower safety and PPE Knowledge of standard knots, Pass N.A.T.E. Tower Climbers Exam Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time (mostly during the week, some weekends) Ability to learn on the job & demonstrate initiative Ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment with minimal to no supervision. Must have quality workmanship Physical condition and stamina
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma required General construction, electrical, technical, or mechanical experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
Valid driver's license required to operate a company vehicle Certified as passing N.A.T.E. Tower Climbers Exam or equivalent Microwave experience & COM train Certificate. Pass Drug test References required.
