Tower Technician

NSTI is looking for Tower Technicians, at least two years of telecommunications experience, to help install and maintain communication systems throughout the state of Alaska and beyond. This is an awesome opportunity to fly across Alaska and experience variety within the telecom industry. We need someone who is familiar with installing, configuring and maintaining telecommunication equipment and enjoys working in a safety-critical environment If you have a degree or a certification, that is a plus for us! Please look below to see if you qualify and then click the apply button and join our team! We pride ourselves in the safety of the company as well as striving to always hold ourselves and our peers accountable in a respective manner. We believe in The Golden Rule: Do to others as you have them do to you.

Responsibilities:

• Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
• Mobilize & prep tools and materials to remote locations.
• Tower stacking construction. Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
• Install and test appropriate power, ground, coaxial or OSP cables. (fiber and copper)
• Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
• Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
• Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs). ISP. Microwave.
• Perform basic rigging, using haul & tag systems. Tie solid knots including the Figure eight, Prussic, Alpine butterfly and Water knot
• Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
• Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
• Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
• Complete reports related to project status, progress, safety reporting or other work details, using computer software.
• Conducts self safely at all times, ensures a safe area for others, and completes required training, assessments and reports timely. Participates in THA or tailgate jobsite meetings and complies with client safety procedures.
• Any other work for which you have the skills and ability to perform that furthers the goals of NSTI and meets the needs of its customers.

Skills Required (level required ties to level of position):

• Current certification in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and practical use of these guidelines as well as all other applicable safety laws and policies.
• Basic troubleshooting experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products preferred
• Willingness to take on and learn new tasks, as needed.
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment.
• Experience in tower-rigging preferred
• Knowledge of Anritsu and/or PIM testing preferred.
• Solid Mechanical skills
• Cable installation, termination, and testing
• Strong Construction & Fabrication
• Culture of Safety & PPE
• Strong Mathematical Ability
• Basic Computer skills
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.

Performance Strengths (Competencies) Needed:

• Demonstrates self-performance mgmt. through planning, organization, & prioritizing.
• Communicates effectively, written & verbal, with supervisors, peers, & customers.
• Works independently with initiative & follow-through.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team.
• Exhibits professionalism with credibility, confidence, & punctuality.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by problem solving with use of research, analysis, innovation, flexibility & decisive decisions.
• Understands fiscal responsibility through appropriate use of materials, labor, & equipment.

Personal Traits (Core Values):

• Performs with accuracy & quality
• Displays integrity, honesty, & ethical principals
• Treats others with respect & dignity

Essential Mental & Physical Functions:

• Mental acuity; Required to concentrate and focus for sustained periods up to 2 hours; worker is required to control emotions appropriately to professional environment. Self-aware to work safely around hazards. Comprehend English language to follow & report verbal & written instructions and data including all safety protocols.
• Visual acuity; Can see small components; read fine print. Worker is required to have normal range of depth perception & peripheral vision. Color recognition; must identify primary colors of red, green, black, & yellow and safety signage. Follow color codes when terminating cables or working with electrical components.
• Maintain balance & body equilibrium; Routine movement on slippery, uneven/unstable surfaces.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry a load. Material handling; Medium work - exerting up to 50+ pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Performs proper lifting technique from crouch to lift.
• Grasp, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach in any direction; Install & maintenance of telecom & electrical boards and/or componentry where located, utilize small hand tools (manual and automated), and computerized equipment with small controls.
• Standing & remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of up to 12-15 hours, with occasional breaks. Telecom installation & maintenance.
• Climbing; ascending or descending ladders up to 30 feet high, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, & poles using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. General installation.
• Heights; working on scaffolding and towers up to 30 feet high. [Tower specific JD requires over 30’ up to 300’often]
• Hazards; Includes a variety of physical conditions, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and large equipment, electrical current, toxic substances requiring PPE, confined spaces, etc.
• Environment – The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically -10 up to -50 degrees below freezing wind chill for periods of up to 12 hours, with occasional breaks. Requires Arctic Gear. Other factors – outside remote environmental conditions such as high wind, low humidity, and isolation.
• No Telecommuting. Tasks must be performed at NSTI or Customer site location(s).

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education, documented electronics education preferred.
• At least 2 years verifiable experience in some combination of required skills

Successful candidates must:

• Possess active valid Driver’s License
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug & alcohol screening with on-going program participation.
• Pass fitness testing.
• Pass background screening.
• Be able to fulfil rotational assignments by travel within state of Alaska approx. 50% - 75%
• Possess trade hand tools

NSTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws