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NextEdge · 1 day ago

Maintenance Technician

Charlotte, NC, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NextEdge is a telecommunications company seeking a Telecommunications Technician II, also known as the Top Hand. This senior-level role is responsible for leading complex tower construction and maintenance projects, ensuring safety compliance, and providing mentorship to junior technicians.

InternetService IndustryTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex tower construction and maintenance activities on-site, including assembling and erecting towers, installing antennas, and optimizing telecom systems at height

Serve as the point leader on the tower, providing guidance and instruction to team members to ensure safety, efficiency, and task completion

Oversee advanced installation tasks, including grounding, coax/fiber handling, Capstan hoist operations, and connector installation, while adhering to strict technical and safety guidelines

Conduct and supervise testing activities, such as sweep testing, Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing, and fiber testing, to validate system performance and reliability

Maintain OSHA regulations and company-specific EHS protocols on the tower, ensuring safety compliance for all team members

Provide mentorship and on-the-job training to less experienced technicians, fostering skill development and building a collaborative team environment

Operate specialized rigging equipment and tools, such as cranes and hoists, for advanced lifting and positioning tasks

Interpret and validate construction drawings, RFDS, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy in tower installations

Collaborate with the Foreman and project stakeholders to address challenges and implement efficient solutions during tower operations

Qualification

NWSA TTT2 certificationOSHA30 certificationFirst Aid AED/CPR certificationAdvanced technical skillsLeadership abilitiesAdvanced proficiency in documentationClear communication skillsExceptional problem-solving skills

Required

High school diploma or GED

5+ years of telecommunications construction experience, including leadership roles

Valid Drivers License with ability to pass and maintain DOT requirements

Advanced proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, RF data sheets, and technical documentation

Strong leadership abilities to guide team members effectively during tower operations

Advanced technical skills in troubleshooting, system optimization, and equipment testing

Clear communication skills to relay instructions, articulate project needs, and document progress accurately

Exceptional problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure, elevated work environments

Ability to work in all weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions

Desire and ability to climb structures to heights in excess of 300' while carrying loads in excess of 50 pounds

Travel is required 50% of the time

Preferred

NWSA TTT2 certification required

OSHA30 certification required

First Aid AED/CPR certification required

Ability to obtain all required certifications such as, but not limited to: RF awareness, competent climber, competent rescuer, ANSI 10.48 competent rigging, fall protection awareness, crane spotter/signal person, capstan hoist operator, etc