Tower Climber

Link Wireless is looking for experienced Tower Climbers, Top hands and foremen for opportunities across the North East. Travel is required 100% of the time. Candidates must have experience working on Telecommunications sites. Join our team today!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications

• The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb

• Must have valid driver’s license, OSHA10, CPR/First Aid

• Clean background

• 1-3 years’ experience

• Sweep, Fiber and PIM testing experience

• Extensive knowledge of wireless construction rigging practices

• 2-4 years’ experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to deliver and receive messages regarding work to be completed on site

• Average computer skills to fill out safety related paperwork electronically and physically

• Willingness to travel: 100% of the job includes travel

Responsibilities:

• Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower modifications & erect new towers

• Communicating orally and in writing

• Following instructions accurately and complete assigned tasks as instructed

• Recognizing safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner

• Work under close supervision

• Have ability to travel, as required, for job related functions

• Run jobs under direct supervision of the Foreman from top side of the wireless structure

• Extensive knowledge of wireless construction installation practices and procedures for all Wireless carriers

• Must be able to read and interpret site plans, construction drawings and scopes of work

• Ensure safety and quality control requirements at your sites and with your crew

• Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action for the crew

• Run jobs under direct supervision of the Construction Manager

• Oversee the daily operations at assigned job sites

• Implement and follow through with job instructions provided by the Project Manager

• Lead a crew of 3 to 6 tower techs

• Manage materials pick up and delivery

• Must be able to provide, record and manage job site closeout and safety paperwork

• Assess, maintain, and enforce a safe working environment at all times as per company and Governmental policies and regulations

• Excitement to work on communication towers up to 500 feet high

• Ability to work at heights for prolonged lengths of time

• Strong safety focus while performing work at heights or on the ground

• Ability to respond in an “on-call” capacity to respond to network outages

• Ability to lift 80 lbs. regularly and up to 125 lbs. as needed

• Company vehicles, Re-Certification training and PPE are provided

• Foreman must have 5+ years of experience, the ability to read blueprints, BOM’s, SOP’s, be computer literate and know JSA’s.

• Must be able to travel up to 6 to 8 weeks on the road at a time.

• Be 100% Safety minded.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment screen (Drug, Background, Driving

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road