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Pillar Innovations · 7 hours ago

Tower Technician III - Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in various industries including Energy and Mining. They are seeking a Tower Technician III to safely and efficiently complete equipment installations, repairs, and upgrades at communications sites, while also leading and mentoring a team of up to 6 members.

EnergyMiningRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Build customer infrastructure, such as tower erection, expansion, and upgrades to new and existing wireless networks (e.g., tower mods, L&A installs)

Read and understand site documents such as Construction Drawings, Radio Frequency Data Sheets, Structural Analyses, Mount Analyses, Tower Modification Design Drawings, etc

Safely and efficiently complete equipment installations and upgrades at elevated heights

Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and network functionality

Observe and report possible compound/equipment defects or hazards

Document job costs, including labor hours and material in an accurate and timely manner

Accurately follow instructions and complete assigned course of action in accordance with scope of work and methods of procedures (MOPs)

Complete Material Inventory upon delivery

Perform pre-work and post-work site audits

Obtain written customer approval for change orders

Operate Test Equipment (RF Sweep Gear, PIM, and Fiber Testing)

Train and mentor lessor experienced team members

Perform and oversee elevated work activities as required or directed

Assist Foremen in the scheduling of labor, materials, and other job tasks

Lead Wireless Services Tower team members as required (in absence of Foreman or Manager)

Develop and execute rigging plans for hoisting operations per industry standards

Qualification

Tower erectionEquipment installationTest equipment operationRigging plans executionCabling installationSafety standards adherenceLeadership skillsComputer skillsWillingness to learnFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

3+ years of experience installing and maintaining cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, tower builds, site inspections, lighting systems, wireless carriers preferred

Valid Driver's License required

Ability and attitude to follow rigid job safety standards and properly utilize specialized Personal Protective Equipment

Maintain certifications for courses such as Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required

Willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills

Able to work independently and as a member of a team

Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions

Proficient computer skills and ability to use software applications including Microsoft Suite

Experience in operating test equipment [i.e., RF (radio frequency) sweep gear, PIM (passive intermodulation), and fiber testing] to include

Read, understand and implement tower rigging plans

Competency and ability to deploy complex rigging setups (21, 31, etc..) to hoist heavy loads safely to the tower

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Fluency in English is required

Familiarity with general accounting/costing practices including budgeting, invoicing, purchase orders and accounts payable

Possess demonstrated leadership skills and abilities

Walk, crawl, talk, see, read, hear, feel, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, grasp and climb with both hands and legs for extended periods of time

Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Climb at heights of 300'+ for extended periods of time

Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions