Tower Technician III

Velex, Inc. is hiring a Tower Technician III in the following area(s): US-GA (Remote),US-FL (Remote).

Who We're Looking For:

Velex is currently looking for a Tower Technician III to join our growing team. The Tower Technician III is expected to perform wireless installations as well as test, analyze, and troubleshoot problems within the wireless network with minimal guidance for tasks performed. They will have a strong working knowledge of LTE, GSM, and UMTS platforms as well as highly skilled duties related to installation, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems as related to equipment installation and failure. Performs antenna sweeps, frequency spectrum sweeps and maintains site configuration data using computer software and digital photography. Routinely works with all outside installation contractors and departments within the company to complete work assignments on all equipment to include microwave, antennas, towers, coax cabling and associated equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Follow proper safety procedures when using electrical test and communications equipment and OSHA Safety standards
• Evaluate the job sites and communications equipment, and secure and protect as required
• Knowledge of sector/antenna configurations with respect to jumper and coax routing, RET settings and cabling, and fiber routing
• Fully test an antenna/line system as required via PIM or Sweep
• Proficient testing and working with Fiber
• Follow detailed method of procedures (MOP) and practices to perform maintenance on equipment
• Interpret the alarm conditions on the network and implement repairs and restoration plans to ensure minimal service disruption and impact to customer
• Climb tower sites daily to conduct repair and install equipment; may climb multiple towers daily
• Ownership of the top of the tower and everything related to the build or upgrade of the site while on the tower
• Read and understand CD’S and RFDS so you can make sure radios and antennas are set according to build plans
• Train other Tower Technicians and Apprentices

The Qualities You Possess:

• Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Being a team player in the truest sense, with an ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• The ability to maintain a desired level of quality in your work, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production.

The Skills and Background You'll Bring:

• Experience with and the ability to climb towers 100+ feet tall, with a 50 lb. load
• Able to crouch, kneel, bend and twist throughout the work day
• Able to reach, grasp and climb with both hands
• Computer literate
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and drive or ride in a truck for long periods of time.
• 100% travel required. Must be able to travel outside of local market and any state across the U.S., possibly for weeks at a time.
• Flexible to work shift work to include maintenance windows and weekends as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an MVR record that classifies you as insurable if required to drive and the ability to drive long distances on and off road and to tow trailers
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to become DOT certified if designated as an eligible driver for the Company
• 2+ years of experience climbing and working on towers
• Strong leadership ability preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications
• Good oral and written communications skills and the ability to speak, write and read English
• Local to the market
• Periodic air travel will be required
• Sweep and PIM Certification preferred
• Experience with GSM, UMTS, Carrier Adds, and LTE.
• Skilled at installation, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems as they relate to equipment installation and failure
• Experience testing and working with Fiber
• OSHA Safety standards certification is preferred (will provide training)
• Comtrain or Fall Rescue certification preferred (will provide training)

* This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice.

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice.

This position is Non-Exempt based on the FLSA laws. Our company uses E-verify and third party background check services during the hiring process.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!



Time Type:

Full time

Employment Type:

Regular