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Tower Technician

Company: S & K Technologies, Inc.
Location: Marana
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

The Tower Technician will support, from the ground up, the assembly and erection of towers up to two thousand feet, construction and/or maintenance of towers, foundations, broadcast antenna, transmission lines, shelters, solar systems and communication towers. The Tower Technician will work with minimal oversight while following directions and adhering to construction industry safety standards closely. The Tower Technician will work outdoors and should be able to work in all weather conditions.

Technician

  • Takes part in project meetings to review the work plan to understand responsibilities, safety, and scope.
  • Install, troubleshoot, service and maintain towers and tower accessories.
  • Support ground/civil work during tower site construction.
  • Perform work on tower top, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.
  • Understand and strictly adhere to all safety and quality guidelines without deviation.
  • Understanding of basic mechanical terms and tools.
  • Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • The ability to use hand tools, power tools and industry test equipment.
  • Ability to learn and retain physical and mechanical installation specifications.
  • Ability to connect and disconnect assorted sizes and types of coax and hardline connectors.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
  • Work schedule will require open availability including weekends, holidays, and overnights determined by the needs of the business; must be flexible.
  • Must be available to travel and work outside of home market for extended periods of time, based on business needs. (Per Diem allotments will be paid for travel)
  • Must be able to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment, post-offer background check and drug test.
  • Must have aptitude and willingness to climb and perform work at elevated heights for extended periods of time.
  • When working on site, will be required to wear common protective or safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
    Reporting
    • Project closeout: final quantities, final closeout package, pictures, reports, commissioning.
    • Daily reports for safety, general job site inspections.
    • Equipment reports/inspections documented daily.
    • Timecard requirements must fill out daily.
    • Annual training reports and certifications.
      Driving
      • Operates a company vehicle in accordance with local laws/regulations.
      • Operates vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
      • Keeps assigned vehicle clean and orderly.
      • Reports maintenance requirements and/or damage in a timely manner.
        Safety
        • Promotes, executes, and adheres to the company's safety program.
        • Manages and supervises daily and weekly on-site field safety briefings.
        • Manages and supervises safety meetings, conduct training sessions, and inspections.
        • Works in a safe, responsible manner without intentional or unintentional risks for injuring oneself or endanger the wellbeing of others.
        • Cooperates with safety personnel, supervisors, managers, and investigators to ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company and customer's safety policies.
        • Identifies and reports safety violations to safety personnel.
          Teamwork
          • Leads the crew to the successful completion of the project.
          • Promotes a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to communicate information and gather ideas.
          • Mentors, co-workers, and subordinates to guide them in progression of their careers, and advancement in the company.
          • Collaborates with other company personnel to meet organizational and project deadlines, metrics, and mission objectives.

            Education
            • High School graduate/GED
              Experience
              • Three (3) years of industry experience OR
              • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties
                Licenses/ Certification/ Registration
                • Climber Certification
                • Current driver's license
                • Proof of U.S. citizenship
                  Special knowledge, skills, & abilities
                  • Knowledge of leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
                  • Knowledge of organizational operating practices or procedures.
                  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction projects.
                  • Ability to look at flat drawings or pictures and understand how they would look as solid objects.
                  • Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
                  • Knowledgeable in construction equipment and governmental requirements.
                  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings of towers, structures, and foundations.
                  • Ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
                  • Must have the ability to work hours required to successfully complete the work which may include extended days and weekends
                  • Must be able to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment, post-offer background check and drug screening
                    SKT, Inc. is anAA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.

                    For a general description of benefits, please visit: https://www.sktcorp.com/career-center/ and scroll down to read our benefit offerings.

Keywords: S & K Technologies, Inc., Tucson , Tower Technician, Professions , Marana, Arizona

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