Tower Technician at Phoenix United

Job Details

Salary

$25 – $35 an hour

Job Type

Full-time

Shift & Schedule

Overtime

Benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Full Job Description

Start a New Career in Telecom

Work for a Leader in the US Telecom Industry. Spark the Next Era of Growth!

We are searching for dynamic individuals who want to be part of our growth mission as a young and innovative telecommunications company in the USA.

We provide opportunities for both experienced and new hires to develop high-demand skills for sought-after telecommunications roles. This comes with a clear path of advancement that assures you of career stability and greater opportunities.

You will be part of an expanding global team that aims to reach for new markets and new heights in telecom and green energy.

Who We Are

Phoenix United is a leader in the US telecom services industry. We deliver the services and infrastructure everyone needs for a strong and advancing communications network. With a track record of growth throughout the United States, we are looking for talented people to join our expanding team as we bolster our capabilities and go global.

We are transforming not just telecom and telecom-related sustainable energy sources but also multiple industries with our plans to go big on solar and other green technologies.

Our Team

At Phoenix United, our team members are our most valuable asset. We care about our people and strive to create the best possible environment for personal and professional growth. To do this, we ensure that our team has the best HR support coupled with excellent technical and professional development programs that help them build their skills as they go along.

Our culture is global, collaborative, and highly diverse. It is a culture of respect, excellence, and quality in work where everyone helps each other to grow and thrive. We foster a dynamic work culture by holding engaging team-building and interactive activities that encourage healthy and open communication among individuals and departments.

The Perks of Working With Us

Why work at Phoenix United? We are a people-centric company with our core values at the heart of all our programs. We are committed to the current and evolving needs of our teammates and colleagues through our rewards and benefits programs.

We base our learning and development opportunities for our team members around the following cornerstones and core values: being people-centric; being financially savvy; having strong integrity and business ethics, and being mindful of physical well-being. On top of these values, we also encourage strong, open, and straightforward communication among our people.

To help our team members achieve financial security, we offer a 401K Retirement Plan and our Learning and Development Platform. Other benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement privileges, and much more. We even offer free lunches at the office and per diems when our team members are in the field! As you can see, we care about the details. You will learn more about our benefits when you inquire to join our team.

Your Next Career Opportunity: Tower Technician

Are you ready to take on the next chapter of your career?

A tower climber job at Phoenix United could be the right fit for you if you are looking for something different, high-demand, secure, offers great job security and rewards, provides training opportunities that match the challenges, and makes a difference in people’s lives.

As a tower climber, you will play a crucial part of Phoenix United’s growth and expansion in the US. As part of our training program, we will teach you how to install mounts using tools, technology, and other resources.

It is a challenging role, however, and it is not for the faint-hearted. We are looking for driven, diligent, loyal, and strong work ethic candidates. Applicants without these qualifications need not apply.

It is a high-demand industry, which means there is always work to be done. Hourly + Overtime work is available and necessary. We are in many NE + SE markets. The work we do impacts a wide range of industries, including Telecommunications, Green Energy, IT, Construction, Transportation, and Artificial Intelligence. Our work is vital to the global community.

• NEW APPLICANTS or SOME EXPERIENCE

If you have little to no prior experience, you can be sure there’s room for you too. We will work with you and assist you to ensure you have the best possible start to your career. From day one at the Phoenix United training center at our HQ (in Warminster, PA), we make you feel right at home and help you get started with all the things you need to start on your tower technician training. You will be given the opportunity to earn your first certifications, complete with learning all thesafety guidelines set forth by Federal, State, OSHA, and Phoenix United’s own regulations.

As a tower technician, you will be handling the following:

Your 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.
• Trained on how to: 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.
• Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.
• 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 (dependent on project) and evening hours.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of Phoenix United Safety & Tower Technician training classes.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What you need to apply for the job:

List of Qualifications and Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED preferred;
• 1.5 – 2 years of climbing experience
• Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications preferred
• Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM and Fiber testing preferred

• Domestic Travel – may be required depending upon the location in which the position is required to work
• Valid Work Authorization

• Physical Demands and Working Conditions of a Tower Technician Job

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently (70lbs)
• Carrying Frequently
• Pulling Frequently
• Climbing Frequently
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Frequently
• Talking Frequently
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
• Extreme cold Occasionally
• Extreme heat Occasionally
• Humid Occasionally
• Wet Occasionally
• Noise Frequently
• Hazards Frequently
• Temperature Change Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions Frequently
• Vibration Frequently
• Precarious Heights Frequently

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 background and drug screening, as well as a MDOT Health Assessment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Phoenix United is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran’s status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.