Tower Technician

Rightech
  • Albany, NY
  • Instant Apply
5 days ago

Job Description

RIGHTECH is a leading nationwide provider of technical staffing services, and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Tower Technician in Upstate New York starting as soon as possible.

Job Title: Tower Technician

Location: Upstate New York (must be open to travel weekly)

Duration: Direct hire

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade wireless telecommunications equipment on cellular towers, rooftops, monopoles, and other elevated structures.

  • Perform tower climbs to install, replace, and service antennas, remote radio units (RRUs), microwave dishes, mounts, and other wireless communication equipment.

  • Install, route, secure, and terminate coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, hybrid cables, and DC power cables while maintaining proper cable management and weatherproofing.

  • Read and interpret construction drawings, RF plumbing diagrams, site plans, and installation specifications to complete tower modifications and equipment installations.

  • Perform antenna alignment, equipment testing, grounding, bonding, and troubleshooting using tools such as PIM testers, sweep testers, and other RF testing equipment.

  • Conduct tower inspections, rigging operations, and equipment installations while following OSHA regulations, fall protection procedures, and industry safety standards.

Required Certifications:
  • Competent Climber / Authorized Climber

  • Tower Rescue Certification

  • RF Awareness Certification

  • CPR / First Aid / AED Certification

  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction


Required PPE: Hardhat, high-vis vest, gloves, steel toed boots, goggles

Required Tools: basic tower climbing hand tools

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlbany, NY

Skills

  • Antennaunmatched
  • Coaxial Cableunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Fiber Optic Cableunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Microwavesunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Plumbingunmatched
  • Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)unmatched
  • Radio Frequencyunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Telecommunications Equipmentunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Weatherizationunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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