Role overview

Duties & Responsibility:

Assemble or erect communication towers using construction or rigging equipment
Check antenna/ Microwave positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary
Climb communications towers to install, replace or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves
Install all necessary transmission equipment components including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors or tower-mounted amplifiers
Install, connect or test underground or above ground grounding systems
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment using hand or power tools
Perform general ground procedures, such as assembly of Microwave Dishes and steel structure assembly.
Any other duties that may be assigned.

Working Conditions:

Physically demanding position that requires the ability to lift, carry, grip and handle unpredictable loads.
Carry out tasks in confined spaces, at heights and under diverse weather conditions including heavy rain and/or snowfall.
Must be willing to travel to various locations, work weekends and overtime as needed.
May require use of personal vehicle

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Qualification:

College, GED, vocational or technical training preferred
Strong knowledge of dish orientation and path alignment
Strong knowledge of antenna azimuth and tilt
Valid working at heights and/or confined space is an asset
Valid training in rigging and hoisting
Must have hands on experience with tower erection, antenna, dish, RF transmission line, copper and fiber systems
Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints and engineered drawings
Good understanding of wireless communication systems
Good understanding of industry standard installation guidelines
Good knowledge of the operation and safety requirements of power tools