Tower - Top Hand
$54,080–$66,560 year
On-siteAurora, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Plan and schedule work activities to efficiently utilize all crew members and equipment, while ensuring crew profitability and meeting schedule completion dates. Lead tower hands through tailgate meetings, daily PPE inspections, and weekly time sheet preparation. Perform installation of antennas, mounts, and cable ladders; participate in new tower construction and routine maintenance. Troubleshoot electronic components from cell and microwave sites, conduct sweep and PIM testing, and align wireless antenna mounts. Mentor and train new tower hands to enhance team performance while maintaining quality workmanship that surpasses industry standards.
Required Qualifications
- Must have reliable transportation to and from office location
- Must be willing to travel and be able to work within a non-structured schedule, i.e., long hours, weekends, etc.
- Mechanically inclined
- Self-Motivated and able to learn efficiently
- Team oriented
- Must have valid Driver's License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification
- CDL Class A certification a plus
- Must be able to pass a background check for government security clearances
- General tower and fall protection safety knowledge and ability to utilize 100% tie off techniques at all times
- Ability to properly inspect and use PPE
- Construction and maintenance experience of Self-Support and Guyed towers, monopoles and antenna structures
- Basic Rigging ability to utilize the proper ropes, blocks and tackles
- Gin pole experience preferred
- Knowledge of using transits, compass, set azimuths to standard engineering processes
- Antenna alignment tool experience
- Install wireless antenna mounts and antennas for microwave and cellular communication systems
- Sweep & PIM testing experience
- Anritsu gear preferred
- Fiber scope and ODTR testing experience
- Equipment certifications; forklifts and boom lifts
- Must have complete knowledge on use and care of basic hand tools and power tools
- OSHA 30
- Competent Climber
- Competent Rescue
- First Aid/CPR
- Basic knowledge and understanding of DOT driver qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- We would prefer experience in Tower Construction, Antenna and Line Installations, Microwave Installations, and Tower Modifications
- Gin pole experience preferred
- Anritsu gear preferred
- Equipment certifications; forklifts and boom lifts
- Basic knowledge and understanding of DOT driver qualifications
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