Tower Technician at ONTIVITY LLC in Ritzville, Washington

Job Description:

Legacy Telecommunications tower technicians support all aspects of telecommunication installations including the construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers and structures. Daily objectives include ensuring that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.

Attributes of Legacy 

1. Stable – Broad customer base with long-term relationships allowing you to keep working


2. Safe – Your wellbeing is our top priority and primary value


3. Competitive – Competitive Pay, OT Opportunity, Travel Compensation, Comprehensive benefits


4. Resourceful – Quality Equipment, Current Technology, and Access to learn from seasoned professionals across a network of companies


5. Career Focused  – We invest in you through technical and safety training


6. Recourse – Multiple disciplines that allow you opportunity to expand your skills and multiple locations that provide opportunity to work where we are at and you want to be


7. Meaningful – Your work impacts every American and every other critical infrastructure field

Responsibilities

• Must value safety over and above all other considerations


• Perform work on the tower while ensuring that a safe, quality installation is performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.


• Install equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, documentation


• At the instruction of Tower Crew Leader, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installations, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weather proofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feed lines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation


• Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cad-welding as required, etc.


• Assist with maintenance of vehicles and equipment, tool inventory, etc.

Qualifications:

• Read and understand construction drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.


• Willing to work independently under limited supervision


• Provide communication and customer service that is white-glove


• Current OSHA 10hr certification is a plus


• Must be able to meet the physical requirements set forth in ANSI Z359 for fall protection gear


• Must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license

Physical Demands:

• Able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background, drug testing and MVR


• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing


• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 400 feet, for long periods of time


• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes


• 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


• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours


• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

Our Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision plans (for team members and their families)


• Financial planning through our 401(k) program


• Additional benefits including life and disability insurance


• Holiday and paid time off


• Travel Compensation 


• Wage range $18-$25, DOE and current training 

EEO Statement

Legacy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Legacy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Legacy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Legacy’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.