Tower Technician - Buffalo/Syracuse, NY

We are hiring for all levels of Tower Technicians and Crew Leads

Salary : $ $

Bonuses

• $1,500 sign on bonus
• $1,000 referral bonus
• Performance Reviews at 6, 12 and 24 months with a potential increase in hourly rate of up to $ per hour (at each milestone).
• $150 in Per Diem
• Paid Overtime
• Paid weekly
• Paid training for all new hires
• $2,000 worth of brand new safety gear to include an Elk River climbing harness

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match
• Health Benefits
• Work boot reimbursement
• SBA stock
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Cellular Discounts

Your Next Career Opportunity Tower Technician

Perform construction duties on a daily basis ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services as directed by Superintendent and / or Tower Crew Lead.

What You Will Do Primary Responsibilities

• Perform tower construction activities including assembling / erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
• Read Plans, Site Plans and Tower Drawings.
• Install, connect and test underground and above ground grounding systems.
• Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule.
• Ensure Tower Crew Lead is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule.
• Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project.
• Identify construction punch list of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection.
• Maintain and enforce all SBA and OSHA safety practices, perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation.
• Work with Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials.
• Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma / GED preferred;
• Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications required
• Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (, RF sweep gear, PIM, and Fiber testing preferred
• Must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
• Domestic Travel 90% of the time
• Ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level.
• Valid Government Issued Driver’s License
• Health Services Drivers License MDOT Medical Physical Pref
• Other Anritsu certified Pref

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently (70lbs)
• Carrying Frequently
• Pulling Frequently
• Climbing Frequently
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Frequently
• Talking Frequently
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Frequently
• Extreme cold Occasionally
• Extreme heat Occasionally
• Humid Occasionally
• Wet Occasionally
• Noise Frequently
• Hazards Frequently
• Temperature Change Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions Frequently
• Vibration Frequently
• Precarious Heights Frequently

In our efforts to maintain a safe work environment for our team members and the general public, all applicants who receive a conditional job offer for employment in a position classified as safety sensitive will be required to take and satisfactorily pass a drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we’re the right company for you.

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