Tower Top Hand

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Tower Top Hand

Business Unit : True North

Department : Construction

Reports To : Market Manager

Employment Status : Full-time, Non-Exempt

Compensation and Salary : 24.00 HR- 32.00 HR

Primary Location : Olathe, KS

True North a Congruex Company is looking for a Tower Top Hand to join our team. Learn more about it at www.congruex.com.

True North was founded in 2000, and part of the Congruex family since 2020, True North is a self-performing wireless construction team of industry experts offering a full range of solutions to wireless carriers, fiber companies, tower owners, tower operators, equipment manufacturers, and technology providers.

Our services include new site development, tower builds, tower modifications, tower decommissioning, small cell, electrical / civil, DAS, underground trenching, directional boring, fiber installation, equipment modernization, and disaster response.

We deliver these essential communication solutions to clients and communities nationwide.

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The Position :

Tower Top Hand possess more than 3 years of experience that supports installing infrastructure equipment on telecommunication broadcast towers.

Tower Technicians build, maintain, and upgrade cellular equipment for major cellular carriers. The Tower Top Hand will be responsible for assisting the foreman in developing and planning complete site builds plus assist foreman in identifying change orders, obstacles, and safety concerns that may impede SOW timeline.

Additionally, this position will back up the Tower Foreman as needed. Most Tower Technicians spend most of their working time at significant elevations (100’ and above) and this position does require a significant amount of travel during the work week (Monday through Friday).

True North provides on the job training and new certifications will be provided during your employment.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to) :

• Technician is accountable to hold the position of competent person onsite.
• Technician leads by example and ensures all crew members are utilizing proper PPE.
• Must be able to maintain a professional relationship towards employees, management, clients, tower owners and the public.

Must be an ambassador for CWS.

Technician ensures all safety supplies, and first aid kits are available and in working order. Ensure that rescue kits are ready and available, at the base of the tower, in case of emergency.

Must ensure all employees maintain 100% tie off. Must ensure water is readily available for all crew members. Must ensure all weather conditions are dealt with safely and responsibly.

• Technician ensures all trash and debris is stored in a professional manner on site.
• Technician is competent to allocate tasks to employees, ensuring construction is progressing at an appropriate pace and that quality work is being delivered to CWS and industry standards.
• Technician can ensure all material and assets are available before construction start.
• Technician is competent to deliver daily updates to project managers and ensure all close out documents are delivered to the appropriate CWS staff.
• Technician is responsible to maintain accurate inspection of all ropes, rigging and PFAS equipment before each use.
• Technician ensures all crew members have the appropriate hour’s clocked onsite and approves time appropriately.
• Technician maintains assigned vehicles and trailers and ensure they are in a professional / presentable condition.
• Technician ensures company tools and test equipment are taken care of, accounted for, and stored properly.
• Technician ensures a JSA is filled out every morning by all employees and all who are onsite. Must ensure all JSA’s are delivered to the appropriate CWS staff.
• Technician can troubleshoot any issues by utilizing all test equipment.
• Technician is proficient in the use of the capstan hoist and is knowledgeable in rigging.
• Technician is competent in reading and understanding construction drawings.
• Technician is competent to log in and out with tower owners and clients. Must understand the different policies associated with every tower owner and client.

Must abide by all said policies and ensure others do so as well.

• Successfully train a Tower Tech 2 to be a Tower Top Hand.
• Possess acceptable time management, people management, and leadership skills.
• Continually shows company support by following and enforcing all company policies and procedures.
• Technician strives to provide a quality install.
• Technician is reliable and punctual.
• Technician practices accurate timekeeping skills.
• Technician continually and timely completes credit card transactions.
• Technician shows positive attitude, works well with his crew, upholds the highest safety measures, and promotes the True North culture.

Necessary Training & Certifications :

• First Aid / CPR
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• RF Safety Awareness
• OSHA 30 Construction Industry
• Electrical Safety
• Aerial Lift Safety
• Competent Climber / Rescuer
• Competent Rigger
• Capstan Operator
• Battery Safety
• GHS Hazcom
• Crane Spotter / Signal Person
• Confined Space.
• NWSA Antenna & Line Specialist
• NWSA Foreman
• Class E License

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family.

Opportunities

We offer opportunities at all levels across the nation from students to industry veterans in areas of engineering, construction, and professional services.

Wellbeing

We value the wellbeing of our people and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, and employee recognition and leadership development programs.

Options may vary by geographic location.

Culture

The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

• GRIT : Our GRIT values are part of our company DNA and the touchstone for our multinational workforce.
• G uts - having the guts to do the right thing
• R eliability - being reliable to deliver what we promise
• I nnovation - innovating every day
• T eamwork - embracing teamwork together as One Congruex
• Safety : We are committed to 24 / 7 safety practices on our jobsites, within our offices, and all the places our team exists in between.
• Inclusion : Congruex embraces our team’s diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace for all.
• Family : We are a family-oriented company committed to the long-term health and development of our people.

The Fine Print :

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles.

Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship.

Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.