Top Hand (Phoenix, AZ) Full Time

Job Title:  Top Hand
Location:  Phoenix, AZ

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Top Hand in our Phoenix, AZ. office. As a Top Hand, you will serve as an integral member of our engineering team.  Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.  All training and safety equipment is provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Tower Foreman with Supervision of a crew of 2-5 climbers
• Safely and efficiently complete repairs and upgrades at elevated heights
• Knowledge and strict adherence to the applicable safety regulation and Safety policies
• Follow instructions to accomplish assigned work in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards and other assigned assets
• Read customer blueprints and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
• Expansion and upgrades to established major cellular carrier networks, new installs, turnkey, microwave, LMR
• Pre-Work and Post-Work site audits
• Site upgrades and capacity expansion
• Ability and willingness to train team members

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• 3+ years of current/relevant tower climbing experience required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification preferred.
• Ability to work at heights upwards of 300’ +
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain certifications for the following courses: Competent Climber, Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required
• Experience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers (Sprint, T-MOB, Verizon, USCC, Etc.)
• Knowledge of and ability to operate test equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM and fiber testing)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Able to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule
• Willingness to undergo a background and drug screening is required

Other Duties as Assigned:
 The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.