About this role
Description
We are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Tower Technician to join our team.
Position Description:
Telecommunications Tower Technician (TTT)
Business Unit: Service
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am, end time varies based on job schedule
Travel: Required 75-100%
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
A TTT assists in building each tower job as defined by the client’s scope of work and construction drawings under the direction of the Tower Crew Leader. This encompasses, but is not limited to, loading, and unloading all job materials, maintaining all tools, trucks and equipment used by the tower crew, understanding the scope of work, working at heights, and constructing the project per specifications in a timely manner.
KERA’s – Key Essential Responsibility Areas for this position:
Tower Construction Operations
- Take direction from the Crew Leader to build the job following the scope of work/construction drawings.
- Travel locally, statewide, and out of state. Overnight travel is often required based on tower location and scope of work.
- Begin preparations for next job.
Quality Control and Closeouts
- Review the scope of work and construction drawings with the Crew Leader.
- Assist in verifying that all materials for the project are taken to the job site.
- Verify that all the tools, equipment and stocked supplies on your trailer are available and in working order.
- Report any deviations from the scope of work/construction drawings to the Crew Leader.
- Take pictures of final work and provide all turnover documentation to Murphy Tower Project Manager.
Vehicle/Fleet
- Check the oil & fluids of each truck & inspect each job trailer(s) and each piece of equipment in your charge before use.
- Clean out truck(s) & trailer(s) after each job and put materials and equipment away.
Safety Awareness
- Inspect all PFAS (personal fall arrest systems) prior to climbing.
- Report any safety concerns to the Crew Leader and/or Safety Coordinator.
- Attend a daily tailgate meeting to address daily tasks and safety issues.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Cleaning
- Equipment inventory/maintenance
- Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements – Employees will need to be able to perform the following:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to climb up a 300 feet tower routinely, with gear, and safely complete tasks.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of time, with typical overnight stays lasting Monday – Friday, sometimes longer (infrequently), and work/stay out of state.
- Ability to follow instructions/protocols/processes.
- Familiarity with proper truck/trailer/equipment maintenance.
- Strong organizational skills and construction related aptitude including ability to interpret construction drawings.
- Strong commitment to safety.
Educational Development:
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort:
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold and strong winds.
- Comfortable working at heights
- Constant spatial awareness is required for safety.
Working Conditions
- Outdoors
- Warehouse/Shop environment
Other facts
About MURPHY TOWER SERVICE LLC
Murphy Tower Service, LLC is a Midwest construction company, providing end-to-end wireless and wireline construction services. Each of our divisions – Murphy Tower Service, Murphy Network, Murphy Communications and Murphy Electric – offers high-quality turnkey solutions, from site construction to final testing and maintenance. Our focus on safety, integrity, quality and expertise offers a level of professionalism unique to the industry. We are extremely proud to be a family-owned business that customers want to work with and employees want to work for.
As a voting member of NATE (National Association of Tower Erectors) since 2004 and a participant of the NATE STAR initiative since its inception, safety training is our number one priority, maintaining a zero-falls accident record. As part of the essential critical infrastructure workforce, we play a key role in the highly anticipated 5G upgrade. Murphy Tower’s ComTrain certified climbers and other skilled employees provide quality service to all the major cellular communication companies, government entities, broadcast and IPS/broadband companies throughout the Midwest.
Clients We Have Proudly Served:
AT&T
iWireless
Sprint
T-Mobile
US Cellular
Verizon Wireless
Bechtel Telecom
Crown Castle
MasTec/Nsoro
American Tower Corporation
Local TV/Radio/Wireless Internet Providers
MidAmerican Energy Company
State and Federal Agencies
Colleges and Universities
SAC Wireless
Harris Corporations
Ericsson
Goodman Networks
RACOM Corporation
Des Moines Metro Job Sites:
Jordan Creek Mall
Mercy Hospital
West Des Moines Fire Department
Iowa Events Center
Wells Fargo Arena
Dowling High School
Ankeny and Johnston sports complexes
Fox 17
KCCI Channel 8
ABC5
KGGO
IPTV
Iowa City Job Sites:
Veterans Affairs Hospital
Kinnick Stadium
Slater Hall
City High School
What you'll do
- The Telecommunications Tower Technician assists in building tower jobs as per client specifications and construction drawings under the direction of the Crew Leader. Responsibilities include loading materials, maintaining tools and equipment, and ensuring quality control throughout the project.
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