Point Broadband and Clearwave Fiber are affiliated companies operating as part of a combined organization. This opportunity is a Point Broadband position, and candidates selected for hire will be employed by Point Broadband under Point Broadband’s benefit plans, payroll, and employment policies.
Tower Technician
Athens, OH
Summary:
This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing wireless communication equipment on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures. This role involves climbing and working at heights to perform tasks such as antenna and line installation, tower inspections, troubleshooting signal issues, and ensuring all equipment meets safety and quality standards. Technicians also handle cabling, grounding, and testing of radio frequency (RF) systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:
- Install, maintain, and repair antennas, coaxial lines, connectors, and other telecommunication equipment on towers and rooftops.
- Climb and work at heights on communication towers, often exceeding 100 feet, while following all safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Understand and strictly adhere to safety and quality guidelines without deviation.
- Safely and efficiently complete repairs and upgrades at elevated heights. Impacted equipment will be mounted on various structures such as guyed towers, lattice towers, monopole towers, water towers, stealth towers and rooftops.
- Observe and report possible compound / equipment defects or hazards.
- Ensure that Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) requirements are identified, documented and followed.
- Accurately follow instructions and complete assigned course of action in accordance with scope of work and methods of procedures (MOPs) and track work via checklists.
- Accurately and timely document job costs, including labor hours and material.
- Read customer blueprints and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications.
- Identify potential add-on sales to increase company revenue.
- Troubleshoot, upgrade and expand existing major cellular carrier networks / sites.
- Cellular Radio and Antenna Swaps, Legacy cable plant upgrades from Coaxial Cable to Fiber, Site Upgrades and Capacity Expansion.
- Conduct pre and post work site audits.
- Serve as a rescue climber when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Driver’s License, and meet Point Broadband’s driver eligibility criteria to drive a company vehicle.
- Must be able to travel outside home market up to 50% of the time; amount of travel could be higher depending on customer projects and business needs.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in the telecommunications industry preferred.
- Minimum years of experience: (1 – 2 Years of Tower Climbing Experience)
- Certification in tower safety and rescue (e.g., NATE, ComTrain, or equivalent) required or must be obtained upon hire.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Excellent organizational, mathematical skills, and computer skills.
- Ability to multitask and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
- Previous knowledge of networking principles, ethernet standards, power systems, cable testing, and industrial construction is a plus.
Computer Skills:
- Must have high level of computer proficiency, including a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
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.
- Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate effectively.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist, and walk.
- Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork.
- Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder.
- Ability to carry, climb and operate ladder.
- Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
- Must meet certain weight requirements post-offer, pre-employment and during employment to comply with equipment manufacturers’ safety standards for working at heights.
- Must be able to work at heights from an aerial work platform (AWP) such as man-lifts, boom trucks, cranes & other approved equipment.
- Ability to climb tall structures with a load of up to 25 pounds while working at altitudes of 300+ feet.
- Ability to lift and carry materials that weigh up to 40 pounds for 6-8 hours per workday.
- Ability to identify all colors associated with telecommunications cable and equipment indicator lights.
- Ability to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
- Ability to push and pull materials and equipment for extended periods of time.
- Ability to stand, walk and climb for extended periods of time.
- Perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
- Ability to drive long distances on and off road.
- Ability to perform these duties in all weather conditions and climates including heat, cold, rain, etc.
- Ability to work in remote and challenging locations including, but not limited to rooftops, confined spaces, and all types of geographic locations.
Benefits:
- Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Life as well as Voluntary policies
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid Time Off
- Share the Care Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Cell Phone Allowance *Applicable by Position*
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Discounted Broadband Services *Where Applicable*
The employing entity for this position is Point Broadband. Employment terms, benefits, payroll administration, and related policies are governed by Point Broadband and may differ from those offered by other affiliated companies, including Clearwave Fiber.
