Company Overview
Ontivity is a leader in engineering, technology deployment, and construction services for the wireless industry. Our proven track record for safety and quality position us to work with the nation’s major wireless carriers, tower owners, and technology providers. As one of the largest wireless infrastructure companies in the industry, our breadth of knowledge and technical expertise help our customers design, build, optimize, and maintain reliable wireless networks.
At Ontivity, Safety is our Core Value. Everything we do begins and ends with this thought. We are looking for potential employees who share this mindset and are also responsive to customer needs, results-oriented, and relentlessly focused on doing the job the right way – regardless of the obstacles – and the safest way.
If this describes you and you are interested in working with people who share these same values, we want to hear from you!
Summary
Ontivity Tower Hands support all aspects of telecommunications installation including the erection, construction, and maintenance of telecommunications towers and structures. This is a safety sensitive position with daily objectives that include ensuring work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform work on the tower while ensuring that a safe, quality installation is performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.
- Installation of equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, documentation. Assist in gathering all closeout documents are an absolute must
- At the instruction of Tower Crew Leader, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installations, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weather proofing, color-coding, labeling, etc., connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation
- Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc.
- Assist in the assembly of monopole, self-support guyed towers, and rooftops
- Assist in transmission line and installation
- Assist with daily job responsibilities including maintenance of vehicles, equipment, tool inventory, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of Competent Climber Certification, Tower Safety & Rescue Certification
- CPR/First Aid Course Certification
- OSHA 10hr or OSHA 30hr Certifications a plus
- RF Awareness Certification a plus
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
- Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts and aerial platform equipment a plus
- Must be able to work well in a team environment and independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands
- Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 500 feet, for long periods of time
- Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs.; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
- Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements set forth in ANSI Z359 for fall protection gear.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with overtime requirements.
Travel
Extensive travel is required for this position. Must be willing to travel out of market/state, for up to several weeks at a time (up to 90%)
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related trade school education preferred
- One to three years of experience in climbing towers, stacking, rigging, etc.
Our Benefits
Ontivity offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to enhance all aspects of our employees’ well-being. In addition to competitive pay, our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- A range of supplemental benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, hospital confinement coverage, and more.
- Financial security through our 401(k) program with planning resources.
- Paid time off and Holiday pay to ensure a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to recharge and focus on what matters most.
- In-house training
- Employee referral bonus program with eligibility on 1st day of hire.
EEO Statement
Ontivity provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ontivity complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Ontivity expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Enertech’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
