The Entry-Level Tower Tech will perform physical labor tasks at any construction site; assist with installation and maintenance of coax and antenna; and complete other tasks on job sites as directed. An Entry-Level Tower Tech will complete safety orientation but has not yet completed fall protection certification training. An Entry-Level Tower Tech will remain in a trainee status performing only ground/non-climbing duties until completing authorized climber training and being deemed ready to work at heights by an authorized authority.

Position responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Under supervision follows instruction and direction from lead/supervisor the first time without needing consistent follow-up
• Assists team in performing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of coax and antenna, and grounding and erection of towers 
• Aptitude to learn ground-hand work and is a productive member of the crew
• Can utilize basic hand tools
• Completes work in a timely and efficient manner according to safety procedures
• Maintains a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
• Must be physically capable of climbing once trained in fall protection regulations and use of personal protection equipment
• Proficient or able to become proficient in ground, civil, maintenance, or other technical functions on the jobsite; able to work on equipment being used to support tower construction or maintenance operations

Essential skills and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintain high job standards and detail orientation in a fast-paced environment 
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work effectively with minimal supervision as well as in a team
• Knowledge of construction terminology and basic hand tools
• Honesty, integrity, loyalty, and the ability and willingness to make the company’s best interests the number one priority
• High attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing 
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions
• Ability to report to jobsite on time according to schedule
• Must be physically capable of climbing once trained in fall protection regulations and use of personal protection equipment
• Proficient or able to become proficient in ground, civil, maintenance, or other technical functions on the jobsite; able to work on equipment being used to support tower construction or maintenance operations

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience at heights of 100 feet or more in any type of workplace environment

Reporting to this position:   N/A

Physical Demands:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

• Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; drive; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; type/use computer and phone.  Employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment:  May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites as well as wet and/or humid conditions, construction debris, dust, construction material fumes and odors, moving mechanical parts, high and underground precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, all weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat, and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration; must work outside in varying weather/driving conditions combined with regular work time indoors.