Centerline · 2 days ago
Cell Tower Top Hand
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCenterline is a company that designs, builds, and maintains critical infrastructure across North America. They are seeking a Cell Tower Top Hand who will spend most of their time onsite climbing cell towers and will assist in developing and planning site builds while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner
Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas
Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams
A willingness to travel when and where required as directed by market. Successful Completion of Required Training (reference pages 14 and 123 of IIPP):
Tower/Rescue
First Aid/BBP and CPR
PPE use and requirements
Lock out Tag out
RF Awareness
Rigging
GHS (formally MSDS)
Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.)
OSHA Training
The above reflects leadership’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons
Qualification
Required
Complete understanding of the wireless industry
90% of the time will be spent onsite climbing cell towers
Fully grasp all aspects of the initial training of the Associate Tower Technician and the Tower Technician
Assist the Tower Foreman in developing and planning complete site build (as it pertains to the SOW at hand)
Share ultimate responsibility for quality of SOW deliverable
Assist the Tower Foreman in identifying change orders, obstacles and safety concerns that may impede SOW timeline
Possess leadership skills to direct all top side activities
Support the Foreman when on the ground
Solid understanding of color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, equipment installations, etc. (as it pertains to the SOW at hand)
Understand all components of the COP process
Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner
Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas
Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams
Willingness to travel when and where required as directed by market
Successful Completion of Required Training (reference pages 14 and 123 of IIPP): Tower/Rescue, First Aid/BBP and CPR, PPE use and requirements, Lock out Tag out, RF Awareness, Rigging, GHS (formally MSDS), Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.), OSHA Training
Experience with capstan operations
Experience with crane/signaling
Experience with steel work (hanging boom, antennas, etc.)
Experience with shooting an azimuth
Knowledge of all testing equipment (load hopping) and basic functions of the equipment
Higher understanding of multiple pulley operations
Knowledge of quality and safety procedures
Experience with clearly capturing photo images
Advanced understanding of rigging
Connector install experience
System testing (load hopping) – PIM, ANRITSU Fiber, etc. experience
Coax and Fiber routing/handling experience
Top side and bottom side grounding experience
Cad welding experience
General working skills and knowledge of computers
Safety conscious
Able to take direction, self-motivate, quick learner, hard-working
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Accurately complete detailed forms and reports
Frequent travel required with overnight trips
Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day
Ability to perform Tower Rescues
Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
Onsite at job locations
Potential exposure to outdoor elements
Travel up to 75%
Ability to respond as needed to after-business hours issues
Benefits
Full benefits package and 401k matching (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, etc.)
120 hours paid time off, 10 paid holidays
Paid uniforms and top of the line fleet of trucks and trailers with state-of-the-art tooling, test gear, and equipment
Company
Centerline
Centerline is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services for next-generation networks across North America.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
The Firmament Group
2022-01-11Acquired
2019-04-30Private Equity
2017-08-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Joshua Delman
President, Founder and CEO
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