Tower Technician

Job Overview

NSTI is seeking a skilled Tower Technician to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining communication systems throughout Alaska and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, with a focus on safety and quality. If you have a passion for telecommunications and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and site drawings to determine work to be done.
• Mobilize and prepare tools and materials for remote locations.
• Install and test power, ground, coaxial, and OSP cables.
• Check antenna positioning and adjust as necessary.
• Replace existing antennas with new ones as directed.
• Install transmission equipment components, including antennas, surge arrestors, and tower-mounted amplifiers.
• Perform basic rigging and tie solid knots.
• Test tower transmission components and inspect completed work.
• Take site survey photos and complete reports using computer software.
• Conduct self-safety at all times and participate in THA or tailgate jobsite meetings.

Requirements

• Current certification in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and practical use of these guidelines.
• Basic troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment.
• Experience in tower-rigging preferred.
• Knowledge of Anritsu and/or PIM testing preferred.
• Solid mechanical skills.
• Cable installation, termination, and testing.
• Strong construction and fabrication skills.
• Culture of safety and PPE.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.

Performance Strengths

• Demonstrates self-performance management through planning, organization, and prioritizing.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors, peers, and customers.
• Works independently with initiative and follow-through.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team.
• Exhibits professionalism with credibility, confidence, and punctuality.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by problem-solving with use of research, analysis, innovation, flexibility, and decisive decisions.

Personal Traits

• Performs with accuracy and quality.
• Displays integrity, honesty, and ethical principles.
• Treats others with respect and dignity.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions

• Mental acuity; required to concentrate and focus for sustained periods.
• Visual acuity; can see small components, read fine print, and identify primary colors.
• Maintain balance and body equilibrium; routine movement on slippery, uneven, or unstable surfaces.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry a load; material handling.
• Grasp, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach in any direction; install and maintenance of telecom and electrical boards and/or componentry.
• Standing and remaining upright on the feet; telecom installation and maintenance.
• Climbing; ascending or descending ladders up to 30 feet high, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Heights; working on scaffolding and towers up to 30 feet high.
• Hazards; includes a variety of physical conditions, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and large equipment.

Education and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education, documented electronics education preferred.
• At least 2 years verifiable experience in some combination of required skills.

NSTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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