Tower Hand - Foremen & Top Hands (Cellular)

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

J.A. Lee Companies - Elkridge, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Elkridge, MD

About the position

The Tower Hand position involves working on cellular sites for various wireless carriers, performing installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role requires experienced climbers with certifications in CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30, and RF Awareness. Tower Hands will work on macro towers, rooftops, and other locations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while leading a crew effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage other crew members effectively to maximize overall team performance and satisfaction
• Get jobs done on-time, on-budget
• Provide all necessary job planning, including ensuring that all necessary material and tools are ready/available
• Ensure that entire crew is meeting all company and customer quality and safety requirements
• Provide/upload all required job reporting and close out documentation and pictures
• Communicate with customers effectively, typically the field Construction Manager

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of wireless RF communications and principles, and ability to read RF Data Sheets (RFDS)
• Able to install and repair/maintain antenna systems, base systems, battery back-up systems, microwave systems, multiplexers, remote controls and repeaters
• Able to follow detailed method of procedures (MOP) and practices to perform routine construction, maintenance and repair on all radio interface equipment
• Experience working at heights (i.e., climbing, ladders, man-lifts, crane man-buckets, bucket trucks)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Able to generate root cause analysis and failure analysis reports
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environments
• Ability to exercise flexibility and resourcefulness in challenging and perplexing situations
• Ability to accept project work in other locations outside of market (occasional travel work may be required but it is not the norm)
• Ability to work various shifts and be on call as required
• Ability to identify all colors associated with telecommunications cable and equipment indicator lights
• Basic computer skills
• A valid driver's license and the ability to drive long distances on and off road and to tow trailers
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, if necessary
• Ability to climb ladders and steep staircases as well as structures 150' and above
• Ability to work in remote and challenging locations including but not limited to: rooftops, vaults, and all types of geographic locations
• Dexterity to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors
• Develop proficiency with use of relevant wireless tools and test equipment
• Develop proficiency with inventory tools and procedures
• Able to perform duties related to generator deployment and set up
• Able to troubleshoot AC and DC power systems
• Provide service delivery and assurance of all radio interface network elements
• Analyze symptoms for accurate isolation of customer and network problems

Nice-to-haves

• RF Foreman: 1 year (Preferred)
• AT&T cellular construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• TMobile cellular construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Verizon cellular construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dish Networks cellular construction: 1 year (Required)
• Cellular Construction: 2 years (Required)
• Cell Tower Climbing: 2 years (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance