Tower Technician - NextEdge
Austin, TX 78758
About the Job
About NextEdge:
NextEdge builds solutions for intelligent infrastructure, enabling connected communities everywhere. From wireless cell sites to EV charging stations to IoT sensors and beyond, our family of companies designs and delivers the necessary support for the technologies people use every day. The work is complex, but at NextEdge, our teams bring the right approach, experience, and mindset to offer the highest quality of work in the industry. Whether it’sestablishing wireless coverage in rural communities or expanding EV charging across multiple regions, NextEdge can expertly deliver on a broad range of infrastructure needs. For us, the towers, antennas, sensors, and chargers we build aren’t just pieces of hardware. They’re the essential foundations for people everywhere to thrive.
NextEdge is made up of a group of people who care about people. We are a collection of like-minded companies, each with its own culture, but connected through shared values. We believe supporting our people and looking out for the best interests of our teams should always come first. Because when people are taken care of, great work gets done.
Summary/Objective
NextEdge is looking for experienced Tower Technicians to join our growing team. The qualified applicant will learn and perform all aspects of new tower and communication site construction, modifications and maintenance of existing structures, lighting systems, radio equipment, antennas and RF transmission lines. NextEdge holds all of its employees to a high level of safety awareness and quality standards
Essential Functions
Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
Work with basic hand tools and safety equipment. Telecom test gear knowledge a plus.
Assist with testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.
Ability to take and understand written and verbal direction.
Ability to travel and work in remote locations outside of the metropolitan area.
Maintain OSHA safety requirements at all times.
Installation of RF and antenna system components such as antennas, TMA's, RRU's, diplexers, coax, hybrids, grounding, supports, weatherproofing, connectors, hardware, etc.)
knowledge and experience of major carrier sites including upgrades, MODS, NSB, Electrical, Civil, DAS, Small Cells, etc.
Understanding and ability to process RFDS and read construction drawings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Total Rewards
Zero cost employee only benefits
401k match
10 days PTO
10 Company Holidays
Monthly cellphone allowance
Education and Experience
Tower Technician III 3+ Years
Foreman Role 3-5+ Years
Technical requirements
Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawing and support documentation, RF data sheets, and basic electrical concepts. be able to communicate both verbally and electronically.
Current Commtrain certification is desired but not mandatory. TTT1 or TTT2 certifications a plus.
Current First Aid AED/CPR certification is required to have or obtain within 90 days of employment.
Current RF awareness Certification required to have or obtain within 90 days of employment.
OSHA 30 hour certification is required to have or obtain within 90 days of employment.
Work Environment
Ability to work in all weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions.
Physical Demands
Desire and ability to climb structures to heights in excess of 300’ while carrying loads in excess of 50 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
FullTime/ 40+ hrs a week
Travel
Travel is required 50% of the time
AAP/EEO Statement
NextEdge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NextEdge complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
NextEdge expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NextEdge employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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