Tower Technician III
$47,840–$56,160 year
On-siteBurr Ridge, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on cell phone towers while installing antennas, grounding systems, and microwave equipment. Perform site audits, collect close-out package information, and successfully complete VPW tasks without direct supervision. Mentor and train Tower Technicians I and II, assist the Crew Leader when necessary, and ensure project time allotments align with budget constraints. Requires 6 months of cell site construction experience, ability to travel 3–6 weeks away from home, and valid driver's license. Must possess RF Awareness, CPR/FIRST AID, OSHA 10, Rigging, and Comtrain certifications.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work with advanced hand/power tools and alignment tools
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard best practices
- Ability to read RFDs and CDs
- Basic computer skills
- 6 months cell site construction experience installing various carriers
- RF Awareness certification
- CPR/FIRST AID certification
- OSHA 10 certification
- Rigging certification
- Comtrain certification
- Must be able to travel away from home for 3 - 6 weeks at a time
- Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
- Must have hand tools, including impact drill, full climbing gear, boots, work clothes, PPE
- Must be able to climb and work on the towers, poles, buildings (no fear of heights)
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 70 pounds
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully
- Must be able to work in inclement weather (snow, rain, heat, high winds, etc.), long hours and variety of shifts (including night work)
- Must be able to pass ongoing drug screen testing
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