What are the responsibilities and job description for the TOWER TECHNICIAN position at ANS Advanced Network Services LLC?

Tower Technician

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About the OrganizationHeadquartered in Albany, New York, ANS Advanced Network Services is a turnkey EF&I (Engineering, Furnishing and Installation) provider of telecommunications solutions.The services ANS offers to its customers are In-Building Wireless, Tower Services, Network Infrastructure, AC and DC Power Systems. The ANS product lines are run by dedicated teams of subject matter experts who ensure that each project is completed to customer specifications on-time and on-budget. With demonstrated success with small projects, all the way to multi-million dollar building expansions, raw land builds, and campus wireless deployments, ANS personnel have the specific experience needed for whatever mission critical communications project you may have. The company also provides communications system and DC power system test and turn up, and 24-7 maintenance and monitoring services.

ANS provides these turnkey solutions to its customers and partners in the wireless telecommunications industry, in the enterprise IT and datacenter community, healthcare services industry and in higher education. The ANS suite of services is provided from Chicago to the Northeast and down the East Coast with as-needed support nationwide. To provide the best customer service and project management, ANS has warehouse and office locations in Albany, NY (Headquarters), Queens, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Columbus, OH, and Springfield, IL.

Description

Job Summary

The Tower Technician is responsible for the onsite installation, repair and maintenance of tower in a specific geographic region, including but not limited to site safety, tower maintenance / repair, site field reports, and other duties as required to properly maintain and operate the site within the contractual requirements. They work as part of a team and under the supervision of a foreman and will be required to work in the field under various conditions.

Responsibilities

Install, erect, maintain, repair, inspect, remove, or retrofits towers and antenna systems sometimes under adverse conditions (e.g., high towers, inclement weather, remote sites, etc.) throughout the nation.
Assist in installation of fiber and transmission lines, as well as power trunk lines.
Operate construction equipment, inspect guy wire anchors, load / unload communications equipment and supplies. Install / remove communications equipment using safety equipment and hand tools.
Fabricate tower hardware and accessories to maintain, repair, and retrofit towers and antenna systems to support communication system operation using fixed and portable power tools and equipment.
Maintain all tools, vehicles and equipment normally assigned to this function. This includes loading, transporting, and unloading of tools and materials in a safe manner.
Ensure all company safety procedures are followed to include proper use of safety equipment.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Foreman or management.

Position Requirements

Preferred Skills

Up to 1 year in construction or telecommunications.

Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record that meets company standards.

Have TTT-1 Certification from an accredited institution.

Rescue Course or equivalent.

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Must have or have the ability to obtain :

OSHA Construction 10 HR Safety Training Card.

CPR / First Aid Certification

Documented Authorized Climber & Competent Climber / Rescue certification from an accredited institution that meets the federal standards.

Education & Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment & Physical Demands :

The employee must be able and willing to travel locally to reach customer and network locations or local events and regularly work in outdoor weather conditions. Compliance with all Company safety procedures is a requirement.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to communicate with customers and co-workers in a clear and straight forward manner.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and will be standing during most of the day. The employee will frequently service network equipment and position self to access network equipment in small remote cabinets, vaults, and buildings with limited space to work. Additionally, work may be performed near power lines, electricity, gas lines, and other utility lines.

The employee must regularly carry, move, push, pull, install, and / or remove tools and equipment weighing 20 to 50 pounds (and frequently 50 to 100 pounds).

The employee must be physically able to safely operate a variety of machinery and equipment including shovels, rakes, sledgehammers, pick axes, excavators, plows, trenchers, company vehicles, and other telecommunications or construction equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (specifically the ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

The employee must occasionally be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and operate computer and other office equipment.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., evening or weekend work may be requested at any given time for emergency response. An appropriate level of communication about expected hours of work between the employee and supervisor will be agreed to as part of the discussion process and will be more formal during the trial period. With on call duties as assigned relating to ANS Advanced Network Services user issues after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time / Part-TimeFull-Time

Salary Range : 40K - 75K

PositionTower Technician

Exempt / Non-ExemptNon-Exempt

LocationMid West Region

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