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Heights Tower Service · 2 days ago

Tower Lead/Top Hand

Mount Vernon, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$24/hr - $28/hr

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Responsibilities

Assist crew foreman with tower and ground operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation, and required RF testing.

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

Provide training, guidance, and work leadership to subordinate climbers/tower technicians.

Maximize safety and productivity, minimize costs, and maintain quality.

Travel extensively, work overtime, some evening and weekend work.

Drive company vehicles, perform rescues, train subordinate staff, read construction drawings, configure equipment, conduct tailgate meetings, and more.

Qualification

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Climbing towersComputer skillsTelecommunications industry experienceLTE upgrades experienceOSHA safety knowledgeCrane signals understandingRescue skillsStaff trainingRigging procedures knowledgeConstruction drawings interpretationAntenna rigging knowledgeTroubleshootingRET configurationJSA completionCompass useVehicle operationPre-employment process completionComTrain certificationOSHA 10 certificationTTT1 certificationConnector trainingFirst Aid/CPR trainingPIM certificationSweep certificationFiber certificationDOT physical card

Required

Ability to climb towers and work at heights up to 500 feet

Basic computer skills

Experience in the telecommunications industry

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

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