Tower Technician II

CMS Company Overview

CMS is a leader in engineering, technology deployment, and construction services for the wireless industry. Our proven track record for safety and quality positions us to work with the nation's major wireless carriers, tower owners, and technology providers. As one of the largest wireless infrastructure companies in the industry, our breadth of knowledge and technical expertise help our customers design, build, optimize, and maintain reliable wireless networks.

Summary

The Tower Technician is responsible for assisting in the erection, construction, and/or maintenance of wireless towers. Ensuring that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations. 

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety First – Put safety first and production second. Always.
• Perform work on the tower top, looking after all aspects of work while at the tower top, ensuring that a safe, quality installation has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.
• Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, and documentation. Assisting in gathering all closeout documents is an absolute must.
• At the instruction of the Tower Lead, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installation, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weatherproofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation.
• Do grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc.
• Assist with the overall job groundwork, including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain a safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assist with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
• Must continue to work towards training and certifications for tower-related work.
• Assist in the installation of all tower-related aspects of the wireless cell site.
• Ensure the highest level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld.
• Assist in the assembly of the monopole, self-support guyed towers and rooftops.
• Assist in the transmission line and installation.
• Responsible for tool inventory and upkeep daily on the job site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• This job operates in a field environment. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50lbs or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements set forth in ANSI Z359 for fall protection gear.
• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 500 feet, for long periods of time.
• Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time.
• Must be willing to travel out of market/state for up to several months at a time (90%).
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive company vehicles. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Must be able to work in a team environment and be a valued member of the crew and the company.