• Thorough understanding and strict adherence to Thayer Power & Communication's Safety Policies and Practices
• Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’s
• Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights as directed by Foreman
• Assist the Tower Crew Foreman/Crew Leader and fellow crew members with tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas and radios, mounting hardware, installing fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines
• Assist Tower Foreman with Supervision of a crew of 2-5 climbers
• Assist in installation, connection and testing underground and above ground grounding systems
• Complete work in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by the Foreman
• Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.
• Understand and comply with ANSI A10.48, NATE CTS
• Perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation
• Ensure Foreman is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule
• Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards and other assigned assets
• Read customer blueprints/CD’s and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
• Pre-Work and Post-Work site audits
• Site upgrades and capacity expansion
• Pick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.
• Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
• Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively
• Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention
• Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary
• Ability and willingness to train other team members
• Other duties as assigned

• 3 Years + experience as a tower climber (for Tech II and Top Hand)
• Prior hands-on mechanical, construction, electrical, or equivalent working experience is preferred
• Ability to work at heights on rooftops, telephone poles, and/or towers upwards of 300 feet or taller
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Midwest United States as necessary
• Ability to work extended work hours throughout the week and weekend
• High school degree or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of using hand tools, math, and measuring
• Basic knowledge of English Language
• Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use

• OSHA 30 preferred
• Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification
• Experience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain certifications for the following courses: Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required
• Preferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, Dish
• Preferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z and fiber testing)
• PIM/Sweep certification preferred but not required from Anritsu, Kaelus, or like
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Walk, crawl or kneel / use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders, stairs or other elevated/ fixed structures for extended periods of time
• Sit, stand, drive and climb for extended periods of time
• Work at times may be in extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, snow, rain, high winds throughout the year and 4 seasons
• Lift and/or move a minimum of 50lbs regularly
• Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
• Wear safety equipment: as per OSHA/MSHA/ANSI requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, required PPE for elevated work, fire retardant clothing, protective eye wear, etc.
• Be safety and customer-focused, without exception