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Heights Tower Service · 3 weeks ago

Tower Lead/Top Hand

Mt. Vernon Woods, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$24/hr - $28/hr

Heights Tower Service is focused on providing quality products and outstanding services to their customers. They are seeking a Tower Lead/Top Hand to assist with site management duties, tower operations, and provide leadership to subordinate technicians while ensuring adherence to safety guidelines.

ConstructionElectronicsTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Assist the crew foreman with site management duties that include tower and ground operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing, and related responsibilities in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines

Interact with customers and subcontractors, and communicate with the foreman about work progress and known issues

Provide training, guidance, and work leadership to direct subordinate climbers/tower technicians to maximize safety and productivity, minimize costs, and maintain quality

Climb towers and work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments

Possess basic computer skills and be able to complete/submit paperwork by required deadlines

Travel extensively with frequent overtime and some evening and weekend work

Possess a valid driver's license and ability to qualify as an approved company driver

Demonstrate understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops

Perform rescues

Demonstrate understanding of safe/proper complex rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and advanced cathead knowledge

Read and understand construction drawings and RFDS

Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment

Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines

Direct tower top troubleshooting

Configure RETs

Complete JSAs, conduct tailgate meetings, and run a tiger team

Use a compass and understand declination

Lift up to 75 pounds

Drive a truck and trailer and back it up competently

Perform vehicle inspections and complete daily DOT paperwork

Communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing

Pass all required pre-employment processes, including a background check, DOT inspection, and drug screen

Qualification

Telecommunications experienceOSHA safety knowledgeClimbing towersComTrain certificationFirst Aid/CPR certificationTrain staffAdvanced rigging knowledgeBasic computer skillsLift 75 poundsVehicle inspectionEffective communication

Required

Ability to climb towers and work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments

Possess basic computer skills and be able to complete/submit paperwork by required deadlines

Ability to travel extensively with frequent overtime and some evening and weekend work

A valid driver's license and ability to qualify as an approved company driver

Prior experience with LTE upgrades and other relevant technology

Advanced knowledge of OSHA safety and quality guidelines, relevant tools and equipment, and commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the telecommunications construction field

Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops

Ability to perform rescues

Ability to train and develop subordinate staff

Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper complex rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and advanced cathead knowledge

Ability to read and understand construction drawings and RFDS

Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment

Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines

Ability to direct tower top troubleshooting

Ability to configure RETs

Ability to complete JSAs, conduct tailgate meetings, and run a tiger team

Ability to use a compass and understand declination

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to drive a truck and trailer and back it up competently

Ability to perform vehicle inspections and complete daily DOT paperwork

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing

Ability to pass all required pre-employment processes, including a background check, DOT inspection, and drug screen