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Tower Technician

SBA Communications
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025
SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment. We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply: You are a self-starter. You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have a strong work ethic. You are passionate and driven to achieve results. You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve. You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference. If you are ready to make an impact, join our team! Your Next Career Opportunity – Tower Technician Perform construction duties on a daily basis ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services as directed by Superintendent and/or Tower Crew Lead. What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines. Read Plans, Site Plans and Tower Drawings. Install, connect and test underground and above ground grounding systems. Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule. Ensure Tower Crew Lead is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule. Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project. Identify construction "punch list" of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection. Maintain and enforce all SBA and OSHA safety practices, perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation. Work with Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials. Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours. Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes. Other projects and duties as assigned. What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements H.S. Diploma/GED preferred; and 1+ years year of recent tower climbing experience. Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications required Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (i.e., RF sweep gear, PIM, and Fiber testing preferred Must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet. Domestic Travel 90% of the time and able to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level. Valid Government Issued Driver's License Health Services\Drivers License - MDOT Medical Physical Pref Other Anritsu certified Pref Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone. Visual ability correctable to 20/20. Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Standing 90% of the day. Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone. Ability to stoop and bend. Ability to reach and stretch. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Ability to walk, stand, bend and climb. Ability to work on job site in remote location for extended periods of time. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Risk of electrical shock and radiation. Work near mechanical parts. May work in high, precarious places. Very loud noise levels equivalent to earth moving equipment and jack hammers. #LI-CC1 In our efforts to maintain a safe work environment for our team members and the general public, all applicants who receive a conditional job offer for employment in a position classified as safety sensitive will be required to take and satisfactorily pass a drug test. Show less

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