What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tower Tech Lead position at NEC Group, LLC.?
Tower Technician Lead
Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to interpret and build to project documentation
- Construction drawings
- RFDS
- Mount Analysis
- Carrier specific photo checklists
- Carrier specific plumbing diagrams
- Tower owner photo checklists
- Daily JHA paperwork
- Site specific rigging plans
- Equipment inspection forms
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Competent in safe climbing and industry rigging operations
- Can safely climb required structures with industry approved safety equipment
- Monitors and aids in Tech I/Apprentice safe climbing and positioning
- Perform safe rigging operations utilizing industry best practices and standards
- Follows on-site rigging plans and communicates deviations from rigging plans
- Observes and reports site/tower hazards and structure concerns
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Competent in rigging/signaling best practices and components
- Expert in capstan hoist operations and setup
- Expert in signaling and communicating hoisting/lower operations
- Ability to adapt and form solutions in complicated rigging scenarios
- Utilizes industry standards, best practices, and tower owner requirements to create compliant rigging systems.
- Competent in RF and steel installation/modification
- Competent in carrier requirements
- Experience in various structure upgrades and their associated components
- Experienced RF background across multiple carriers and their components
- Installs RF/steel to project docs and industry standards with a high level of quality
- Works with foreman to install RF/steel to project documents
- Aids in problem solving tower top discrepancies
- Trains Tech I/apprentices on RF and steel install best practices.
- Experienced in mount modification
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Experience in RF testing and proficient in closeout requirements
- Experience in or aiding the Foreman with sweep, PIM, fiber testing, setting RETs, and operating azimuth tools (preferred, not required)
- Competent in obtaining tower top RF closeout required photos and azimuths
- Competent in obtaining tower owner required photos.
- Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ability to perform truck and trailer maneuvers
- Ensure truck is prepared for daily tasks
- Aid in site cleanliness and organization
- Aid in problem solving
- Demonstrate good time management skills and adhere to site deadlines
- Supports company safety program and structure
- 2 years industry experience preferred not required
- Willing to work 40 hours per week
- Willing to be flexible with possible weekend work or outages
- Overnight travel when required
- Dependable
- Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions
Background/Experience:
- 2 years minimum of industry climbing experience (2 years or experience preferred, not required)
- 2 years minimum or industry knowledge
- Reliable transportation
- Valid drivers license
- Background check followed by review
- Drug screening and physical followed by passing background check
Safety Certification Requirements:
- OSHA 10 Construction Industry
- Competent Climber / Rescuer
- Capstan Hoist Operator
- MEWP / Aerial Lift
- NFPA 70E / Qualified Electrical Worker
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- RF Awareness
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Hazcom / Battery Awareness