The technician will be responsible for the performance of various construction tasks in the areas of, but not limited to tower erection, cable, RRU and antenna installation, site construction and maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting. This position is for candidates with experience in Telecommunications construction. Preferred experience with OEM or carrier base projects and teams.
Requirements
- Perform tower construction activities including assembling / erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax / fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
- Read and understand Site Plan and Tower Drawings
- Installation and maintenance of microwave equipment to include testing.
- Assist with testing of new and existing equipment. May include RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) identification, RF or Fiber sweep & scoping, CAT5 / 6, DAS, PIM testing.
- Installation of ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.
- Installation of underground and in building conduits and Cabling.
- Learn or continue training in Industry Safety, Climbing, rescue, and rigging requirements and standardizations.
- Work as a team to function as part of a 2, 3, or 4-man crew to ensure project completion and customer satisfaction across multiple scope of works.
- Able to climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’
- Able to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
- Basic mechanical abilities with hand tools and basic power tools.
- Ability to work reliably under minimal supervision.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to receive, comprehend and carry out written and verbal instructions.
- Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
- Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule.
- Ensure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule.
- Work with Construction Supervisor and Foreman to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials.
- 2+ Years of experience
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger / handle / feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma / GEDFirst Aid & CPR (preferred, will provide training if necessary)EME / RF Training (preferred, will provide training if necessary)OSHA 10 Certified (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) (preferred, will provide training if necessary)RF Awareness Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)Aerial Lift Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)Competent Rigger Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer Certified (preferred, will provide training if necessary)Hazcom Certification (preferred, will provide training if necessary)NWSA (National Wireless Safety Alliance) (preferred, will provide training if necessary)TTT1 (Telecommunications Tower Technician 1) certification not required but is a bonus)Ability to operate a Commercial Vehicle a plusCDL (Commercial Driver License) License not required but a plus ++CED will provide all training specific to Industry and Customer requirements.
Must Haves
Minimum of 1 year (preferably 2 years) experience in the Tower industryAble to work in all weather conditions (safety first)Able to climb daily if project requiresValid driver’s license and clean MVRAble to complete Pre-employment screeningAble to travel (one month minimum)Benefits
Full Time W2 EmploymentCompetitive Industry Pay ratesHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePTO and Casual LeaveHoliday PayPaid training time and certificationsMultiple Employee discount programsReferral ProgramEmployee of the Quarter Program with bonusPerformance Evaluation 30 days, 90 days and 1 YearPPE providedNew fully loaded Trucks and tools providedNew climbing kits and equipmentCross function Training to include Integration, Drive testing and more (CED is a turnkey wireless solutions provider)Paid travel timePaid OvertimeDaily Per Diem when travelingPaid hotel rooms when traveling for each employee. (no shared rooms)Career GrowthAdditional information
CED Systems is an equal opportunity employer. CED Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.