Tower Technician Job Description

 

Department:  Telecom

Job Title:  Tower Technician

Reports to:  Tower Foreman

Classification:  Non-Exempt

 

Scope of Responsibility: The Tower Technician is a member of a crew performing general construction activities, with an emphasis on installing tower systems and the maintenance and inspections of existing tower structures.  The Tower Technician shall at all times uphold the foundational goals of Sabre, "Client Service, Quality, and Safety" to enhance the integrity for which the organization has become known.

 

Essential Duties:

  • Complete all necessary safety training provided by Sabre
  • Responsible for all phases of tower construction, modification, repair, and maintenance
  • Assist troubleshooting cellular network installation projects
  • Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project
  • Complete quality work in a timely and efficient manner
  • Erection of various tower types, including self-support and monopoles
  • Installation and alignment of various types of antennas
  • Assist installing guy wires, grounding, and cad welding
  • Setting shelters and installation of ice bridge
  • Coaxial cable terminations and weatherproofing
  • Assist performing plumb and tension techniques
  • Complete all necessary technical training provided by Sabre
  • At all times, maintain safe work practices as outlined in the Sabre Safety Manual, as well as other safety and quality directives issued by the Crew Foreman or Management
  • Read and understand general Sabre project and safety documents
  • Operate hand and power tools
  • Operate trucks, trailers, and other equipment
  • Installation of various types of coaxial components
  • Assistance in the routing of coaxial lines in/on various types of structures
  • Assistance in the installation of various antennas on various structures

Position Requirements: 

  • Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
  • Medical and physical ability to perform duties of the position
  • Ability to maintain a valid driver's license, with a driving record that is within guidelines of the Sabre Driver's Insurability Agreement
  • Ability to travel for extended periods of time
  • Ability to communicate fluently with Crew Foreman and other Sabre employees
  • Ability to learn from various instruction methods, as well as self-study
  • Ability to read and understand general job related documents
  • Previous construction and/or construction industry experience preferred

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to climb with up to a 30 lb load and work at elevated heights up to 2000', with a majority of work performed at 400' or less; must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly
  • Ability to stand continuously, reach frequently, & bend at waist and knees frequently
  • Requires working outdoors in all types of weather
  • Ability to stoop, crawl, squat and lift 50 lbs; and be able to lift 50 lbs overhead occasionally
  • Requires good finger and hand dexterity to utilize various hand tools in a repetitive manner

 

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity    


Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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