As a Tower Lead (Top Hand) , one will have a complete understanding of the wireless industry. 90% of the time will be spent onsite climbing cell towers. One will fully grasp all aspects of the initial training of the Associate Tower Technician and the Tower Technician. The Tower Lead will assist the Tower Foreman in developing and planning complete site build (as it pertains to the SOW at hand). One will share ultimate responsibility for quality of SOW deliverable. The Tower Lead will assist the Tower Foreman in identifying change orders, obstacles and safety concerns that may impede SOW timeline. One will possess leadership skills to direct all top side activities. The Lead will support the Foreman when on the ground. One will have a solid understanding of color coding, weatherproofing, grounding, equipment installations, etc. (as it pertains to the SOW at hand) and understand all components of the COP process.

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.

Successful Completion of Required Award Winning Paid SAC Training:

• Tower/Rescue
• First Aid/BBP and CPR
• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with capstan operations
• Experience with crane/signaling
• Experience with steel work (hanging boom, antennas, etc.)
• Experience with shooting an azimuth
• Knowledge of all testing equipment (load hopping) and basic functions of the equipment
• Higher understanding of multiple pulley operations
• Knowledge of quality and safety procedures
• Experience with clearly capturing photo images
• Advanced understanding of rigging
• Connector install experience
• System testing (load hopping) – PIM, ANRITSU Fiber, etc. experience
• Coax and Fiber routing/handling experience
• Top side and bottom side grounding experience
• General working skills and knowledge of computers
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Accurately complete detailed forms and reports
• 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.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

May require a valid driver’s license and a recent Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets SAC’s requirements to drive a company vehicle.

SAC requires successful completion of pre-employment screening including a drug screen and background check

SAC Wireless is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws