Telecom – Tower Tophand

Your Impact:

Our company has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of wireless communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in network development for complete telecom life cycle solutions. While the wireless world is ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support services remains constant. These services include site acquisition, design and construction, to full operations, maintenance, and deconstruction.

The Telecom Tower Technician (Tophand) installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber optic and microwave telecommunications equipment and systems. The technician provides support in the maintenance and operation of telecommunication site infrastructures.

• Must maintain and enforce the company’s safety program, ensure daily job site safety plans are reviewed and followed, and stop work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist
• Assist Crew Foreman to ensure quality service to clients
• Installation/De-installation of transmission lines, connectors, antenna and accessories; and perform maintenance on tower equipment
• Recognize and perform duties within OSHA safety guidelines as well as all applicable safety laws and policies
• Work effectively both individually and with other crew members
• Handle transportation of equipment
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned
• Travel up to 100%

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a tower climber required
• Successful completion and passing score of all mandatory company certifications are required
• Current ComTrain or equivalent certification in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue required
• Clearance of background, drug screen required
• Ability to climb, at least, a 250′ telecommunications tower required
• Availability to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours required
• Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products required
• Anritsu, PIM and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred
• Excel, Word and Outlook Microsoft experience preferred

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting up to 65 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Daily need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and work at heights.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. 

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