Wireless Tower Climber - Top Hand
Company: DISH
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Job Description:
Department Summary
DISH Wireless is building a next-gen 5G network to disrupt the
wireless industry and fuel innovation in transportation, health
care, education, sustainability, city management, and agriculture.
We're driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win -
and we're looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence,
and an overwhelming need to achieve. Join us as we embark on our
greatest adventure of all. -Our dedication to customer experience
is paying off: in -2022, DISH earned the J.D. -Power -award for
being #1 in Overall Customer Satisfaction for the -fifth -year in a
row. -Opportunity is here. We are DISH Wireless. - -
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Wireless Tower Top Hand will be responsible for leading a crew
in the buildout, maintenance, and repair of cellular networks. Top
Hands will be a part of a work crew that will travel to cellular
tower sites and perform work at both ground locations (working with
electric components) and tower top locations (climbing up to
several hundred feet and even above). What's in it for you?
DISH provides our Tower Teams with
paid training, uniforms, cutting edge tools and safety gear, and
per diem while travellingWe provide career path training to be able
to progress to other roles within the wireless industry, such as
Field Engineers, Construction manager, Safety and Quality
positions.Comprehensive benefits package including complimentary
DISH Network service, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision
insurance, 401K, employee stock purchase program, and tuition
reimbursementPrimary responsibilities fall into the following
categories:
Maintain and repair equipment within
wireless networks, including equipment upgrades as this exciting
technology growsComplete work on towers at height, while
maintaining a focus on safety at all timesCollaborate with Network
operations and Construction operation teams -Be willing and able to
provide training and mentorship to employees in the field in
accordance with DISH's current guidelines and policiesUp to 100%
travel required -Essential Physical Functions:
The employee must have the ability to
use a computer mouse, keyboard, and other equipment typically found
in an office or call center environmentThe employee is frequently
required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to toy with, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawlThe employee may frequently lift and/or move up to
80 pounds and may be required to lift up to 125 pounds for short
distances and/or move bulky objectsThe employee must meet the
maximum weight requirements of 250 pounds and maximum 60-inch waist
size in order to safely use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
such as the required harnessThe employee is frequently required to
wear up to 30 pounds of PPE and tools and continuously wear up to
30 pounds of PPE and tools while on the towerEssential Sensory
Functions: -While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to talk to other employees and hear speech
from other employeesThe employee will need to regularly interact
and communicate with others, including but not limited to, face to
face communications, over the phone communications, and chat
messaging communicationsThe employee must be able to comprehend the
subject of the communication and take appropriate action, if
necessarySpecific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, read and
interpret, documents and instructions; frequent identification of
letters, numbers, and symbols in a technology environmentOther
essential job functions may be assigned by DISH in its discretion
and are subject to change at any time.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform all above duties, possess all listed skills, and be able to
perform each essential job function satisfactorily, with or without
a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability generally
required to successfully perform the essential job
functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED),
preferred; 3 years of experience working on communication towers
surpassing 300 feet high, preferredCERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS
- Obtain and ability to maintain industry certifications
including but not limited to RF Safety Certificate, OSHA 10/30,
NWSA, -CPR/First Aid, etc.
- Valid driver's license with good driving record.SKILLS
Read and interpret documents such as
operating/maintenance/procedure instructions and safety rulesWrite
routine reports and business correspondenceSpeak effectively before
employees of the organization whether individually or in
groupsOperate efficiently between multiple computer applications
and be proficient with Windows 7 or higherEffectively interact with
all levels of organizational staff and company personnelExcellent
presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical,
interpersonal, and written/oral communication -MATHEMATICAL
SKILLSAdd, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsDraw and
interpret bar graphs and diagramsCompute rate, ratio, and
percent
Salary Range
Compensation: $25.85/Hour
Compensation and Benefits
We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending
accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career
opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be
viewed here: -.------ -The base pay range shown is a guideline.
Individual total -compensation -will vary based on factors such as
qualifications, skill level, and competencies; -compensation -is
based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work
location. -Candidates need to successfully complete a
pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV
check.
Keywords: DISH, Chesterfield , Wireless Tower Climber - Top Hand, IT / Software / Systems , Chesterfield, Missouri
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