Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

The general role of a Tower Technician I - Wireless Services is to safely and efficiently complete equipment installations, repairs, and upgrades at communication sites both on the ground and at elevated heights under the supervision of trained personnel. This work will be performed in both commercial and industrial locations.

 

This individual will represent Pillar Innovations in a safe, professional, and courteous manner. This position will require a flexible schedule which may include extensive travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

 

The Tower Technician I will report to the Construction Manager – Wireless Services and will work primarily out of their assigned location.

• Build customer infrastructure, such as tower erection, expansion, and upgrades to new and existing wireless networks (e.g., tower modifications, L&A (Line and Antenna installs))
• Learn to read and understand site documents such as construction drawings, radio frequency data sheets, structural analyses, mount analyses, tower modification design drawings, etc.
• Safely and efficiently complete equipment installations and upgrades at elevated heights
• Learn to identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and network functionality
• Observe and report possible defects or hazards in equipment and work site
• Document job costs, including labor hours and material in an accurate and timely manner
• Accurately follow instructions and complete assigned course of action in accordance with scope of work and methods of procedures (MOPs)
• Complete physical material inventory upon delivery
• Perform pre-work and post-work site audits
• Execute rigging plans

• 0- 1 year of experience climbing towers or work in elevated conditions
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to successfully obtain certifications such as: Authorized Climber, Authorized Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR
• Ability and attitude to follow rigid job safety standards and properly utilize specialized Personal Protective Equipment
• Willingness to climb communication towers, and work for extended periods at 300’ +, for the purpose of installing, repairing, constructing, and maintaining various communication systems
• Willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
• Ability to work effectively as an individual or a member of a team
• Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English is required

 

Working Conditions

• Walk, crawl, talk, see, read, hear, feel, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, grasp and climb with both hands and legs for extended periods of time
  
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
  
• Climb at heights of 300’+ for extended periods of time
  
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On-the-job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children