Associate Cell Tower Tech (Entry-Level) Alabaster, Ala

SAC Wireless is a Nokia company and is firmly aligned behind Nokia—a global equipment manufacturer and solutions provider. We build a culture of Pride in Our Work. Our pride starts with this mindset of doing a job right and our mindset of doing a job right comes from personal commitment, training, continuous improvement, attention to detail, and respect for our employees & customers.
Through exclusive relationships with key industry partners, SAC has recently been awarded long-term growth opportunities that should not be passed up. If you believe you are up to the challenge, join SAC’s growing Telecom Infrastructure Services team!

As an Associate Tower Technician, one will begin to develop an understanding of the wireless industry. 40-60% of the time is spent onsite climbing cell towers. Techs must support the lead tower hand when working top side and support the tower foreman when on the ground. Learn and develop an understanding for color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, equipment installations, etc. (as it pertains to the SOW at hand).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner.

• Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas

• Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.

• A willingness to travel when and where required.

Successful Completion of Required Training (reference pages 14 and 123 of IIPP):

• Tower/Rescue

• First Aid/BBP and CPR

• SACW IIPP

• PPE use and requirements

• Lock out Tag out

• RF Awareness

• SACW onboard/protocols

• Rigging

• GHS (formally MSDS)

• Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.)

• OSHA Training

The above reflects leadership’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety conscious

• Able to take direction

• Self-motivated

• Quick learner

• Hard-working

• Frequent travel required with overnight trips

• Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day

• Ability to perform Tower Rescues

• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Onsite at job locations.

• Potential exposure to outdoor elements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• OSHA 10 (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road