Tower - Technician

Ontivity tower technicians support all aspects of telecommunication installations including the construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers and structures. Daily objectives include ensuring that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.

Attributes of Ontivity 

Stable – Broad customer base with long-term relationships allowing you to keep working

Safe – Your wellbeing is our top priority and primary value

Competitive – Competitive Pay, OT Opportunity, Travel Compensation, Comprehensive benefits

Resourceful – Quality Equipment, Current Technology, and Access to learn from seasoned professionals across a network of companies

Career Focused  – We invest in you through technical and safety training

Recourse – Multiple disciplines that allow you opportunity to expand your skills and multiple locations that provide opportunity to work where we are at and you want to be

Meaningful – Your work impacts every American and every other critical infrastructure field

Responsibilities

Must value safety over and above all other considerations

Perform work on the tower while ensuring that a safe, quality installation is performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.

Install equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, documentation

At the instruction of Tower Crew Leader, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installations, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weather proofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feed lines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation

Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cad-welding as required, etc.

Assist with maintenance of vehicles and equipment, tool inventory, etc.

Qualifications:

Read and understand construction drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.

Willing to work independently under limited supervision

Provide communication and customer service that is white-glove

Current OSHA 10hr certification is a plus

Must be able to meet the physical requirements set forth in ANSI Z359 for fall protection gear

Must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license

Physical Demands:

Able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and Motor Vehicle Record check

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening screening and random tests there after

Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 400 feet, for long periods of time

Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes

Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time

Must be willing to travel out of market/state, for up to several months at a time

May be required to work long and unpredictable hours

Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

Our Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision plans (for team members and their families)

Financial planning through our 401(k) program

Additional benefits including life and disability insurance

Holiday and paid time off

Travel Compensation 

Wage range $24-$30, DOE and current training 

EEO Statement

Ontivity provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, Ontivity complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Ontivity expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information disability or veteran status.  Improper interference with the ability of Ontivity’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.