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 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:
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Lead small crews of Tower Technicians to perform tower construction and or wireless systems installation activities including:
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assembling/erecting small tower components
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installing antennas, mounting hardware
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Installation of coax line, connectors, antenna, and accessories
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Installation of RF connections and cables, grounding, testing, positioning, auditing, optimizing antennas and lines
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Installing RF system radios and controllers
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Installation of small to mid-sized self-supporting communications towers.
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Must be proficient in reading detailed SOW, Site Plans, SOW documents and Tower Drawings
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Must be proficient in Installing, connecting, and testing underground and above ground grounding systems.
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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.
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Perform maintenance on tower equipment.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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Ensure Manager is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule.
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Must be able to climb to heights that may exceed 250 feet daily in most weather conditions.
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Pick-up/Delivers supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via Company vehicle (towing trailer if applicable).
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Work with management and client to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials.
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Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours as needed
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Maintain and enforce all OSHA safety practices.
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Seeks out necessary information proactively to ensure completion of job.
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Perform other related duties as required.
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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:
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Compliance with Company Handbook
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Efficiently perform installation activities as trained and qualified.
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Be 100% responsible and accountable for all agreed upon job requirements and deliverables.
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All federal, state, and local regulatory standards are followed.
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OSHA laws are complied with throughout construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Eight (6) years tower construction / Maintenance background, preferably telecommunications.
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Able to read blueprints, details, and specifications.
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Cad-weld or other thermo-weld training is helpful.
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Anritsu and/or OSHA certified a plus.
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Have general working understanding of cable sweep testing systems and principles.
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Knowledge of Test Equipment (sweep gear).
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Basic installation and maintenance skills
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Basic understanding of tower safety and PPE
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Knowledge of standard knots, Pass N.A.T.E. Tower Climbers Exam
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Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time (mostly during the week, some weekends)
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Ability to learn on the job & demonstrate initiative
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Ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment with minimal to no supervision.
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Must have quality workmanship
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Physical condition and stamina
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School diploma required
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General construction, electrical, technical, or mechanical experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
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Valid driver’s license required to operate a company vehicle
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Certified as passing N.A.T.E. Tower Climbers Exam or equivalent
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Microwave experience & COM train Certificate.
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Pass Drug test
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References required.
