Telecom Tower Rigger

We are currently seeking 16 Telecom Tower Riggers to join the Wesbell team in performing all tasks required to fully and civilly construct wireless equipment on rooftop and tower environments. The hourly rate is $30 per hour.

1. Assemble or erect communication towers using construction or rigging equipment
2. Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary
3. Climb communications towers to install, replace or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves
4. Install all necessary transmission equipment components including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors or tower mounted amplifiers (TMA’s)
5. Install, connect or test underground or above ground grounding systems
6. Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment using hand or power tools
7. Perform general ground procedures, such as assembly of Microwave Dishes and steel structure assembly
8. Any other duties that may be assigned

College, GED, vocational or technical training preferred

ANRITSU SITE MASTER Vendor Training or 2 years experience with ANRITSU product/equipment/technology

Ability to properly use coaxial prep tools

Andrews coaxial connectorization course and/or training

Strong knowledge of dish orientation and path alignment

Strong knowledge of antenna azimuth and tilt

Must be comfortable working at heights or in confined space

Must have 4 years of hands on experience with tower erection, antenna, dish, RF transmission line, copper and fiber systems

Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints and engineered drawings

Good understanding of wireless communication systems

Good understanding of industry standard installation guidelines

Good knowledge of the operation and safety requirements of power tools

General working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude is required

Good understanding of electricity and electrical safety

Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract

May require use of personal vehicle

May be required to travel and work weekends, nights if required by customer

Must be a team player and possess a positive and professional attitude towards work and others

Fluent in English, written and oral