Tower Technician

**Industrial Communications West** is proudly connecting people across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. We construct turnkey communication facilities, co-locations and complete buildouts. Our experienced crews construct tower and network facilities for major PCS cellular carriers, private and public enterprises, and public safety agencies and utilities. ***Crews are based out of Grand Island, Nebraska, and we do not currently offer a rotation schedule. 💰 Sign-on bonus for experienced techs (ask recruiter)*** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Install, inspect, and maintain services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures - Mount antennas, including panels and microwave dishes, run coax, apply connectors, scope fiber runs, and sweet test coax lines and jumpers - Install tower equipment, including, but not limited to, masts, clamping, bracing, support, antennas, remote radio units, cabling, and bolting - Complete antenna installation of RF and microwave parabolic dishes from 1 foot to 10 feet in size - Troubleshoot RF and microwave systems - Assemble structures such as monopoles, self-supports, and guyed towers - Install power trunk lines - Load, transport, and unload tools, materials, and equipment in a safe manner - Support site cleanup and upkeep - Ability to manage crew members when required - Complete company required documentation - Other duties as assigned **Requirements:** - High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) - ***A******t least 2 years of wireless telecom construction experience preferred*** - ***Must be willing to reside within a daily commutable distance from the crew base*** - Basic knowledge of knots and tower rigging - Must have or obtain and maintain Authorized Climber & Competent Climber/Rescue certification from an accredited institution - Ability to pull your own body weight, plus equipment weight, up vertical towers up to 500 feet for extended periods of time - Preferred: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR - Ability to travel away from home up to 75% of the time including weekends. Travel includes local or regional site travel - Must have a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass pre-employment checks, which include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law **Skills:** - Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel) - Ability to operate power tools and hand tools - Proven ability to perform fiber and sweep testing - Ability to operate aerial lifts, manlifts, telehandlers, and aerial platform equipment - DC/AC electrical skills - Have the ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or electrical connections - Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions - Must have strong communication skills, both written and in person - Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions - Ability to work long and unpredictable hours Anticipated hourly pay for candidates with the required experience will be between $24 and $34. Candidates without at least 2 years of experience should anticipate a starting rate between $20 and $22 per hour.