Velex, Inc. is hiring a Tower Technician I in the following area(s): Ontario, CA.
Who We're Looking For:
Velex is currently looking for a Tower Technician I to join our growing team. The Tower Technician I will perform grounding, terminations, fastening, and proper bolting of materials. The Tower Technician I will assist on the overall job on the groundwork and support all lead technicians on the tower.
What You'll Do:
Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cad welding as required, etc.
Assist on the overall job on ground work as well, all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assisting with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
Will continue to work towards training and certifications for tower related work
Learn how to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
Work in a team environment on the crew and be a valued member of the team and the company
Ensure work is performed and completed in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, including assistance with permits as well as inspections
Climb tower sites to conduct repair
Technical support when necessary
Operate commonly used tools in the wireless industry efficiently
Frequent performance of duties in outside weather conditions w/ occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions
Work at extreme heights and on rooftops
The Qualities You Possess:
Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Being a team player in the truest sense, with an ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
The ability to maintain a desired level of quality in your work, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production.
The Skills and Background You'll Bring:
Ability to and experience with climbing towers 100+ feet tall, with a 50 lb. load
Computer literate
Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
Must have a valid driver’s license with an MVR record that classifies you as insurable if required to drive and the ability to drive long distances on and off road and to tow trailers
Must be 21 years of age or older if required to drive
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and drive or ride in a truck for long periods of time
100% travel required. Must be able to travel outside of local market and any state across the U.S., possibly for weeks at a time. Must be able to work shift work including required maintenance windows and weekends
Must be able to become DOT certified if designated as an eligible driver for the Company
Local to the market
Periodic air travel will be required
Good oral and written communications skills and the ability to speak, write and read English
1+ years of experience climbing and working on Towers preferred
Experience with GSM, UMTS, Carrier Adds, and LTE preferred; DAS experience is a plus
Installation, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems as they relate to equipment installation and failure preferred
Experience testing and working with Fiber preferred
OSHA Safety standards certification is preferred (will provide training)
Comtrain or Fall Rescue certification preferred (will provide training)
Able to crouch, kneel, bend and twist throughout the work day
Able to reach, grasp and climb with both hands
* This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice.
Please Note: This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice.
This position is Non-Exempt based on the FLSA laws. Our company uses E-verify and third party background check services during the hiring process.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
