Apprentice Cell Tower Technician

Who We Are:

Centerline Communications, LLC works with major wireless operators and equipment manufacturers in the U.S. and is a leader in the telecommunications industry. It is a full-service operation, specializing in the development, construction, and maintenance of wireless telecommunications networks. Our success in the telecommunications infrastructure industry is built on a foundation of highly experienced professionals who embrace responsibility and an unwavering commitment to clients. In less than a decade, our company has grown from 5 employees to more than 1,300 employees and continues to grow in cities across the U.S and globally.

Position Summary:

The ApprenticeTower Technician will be responsible for the performance of various construction tasks in the areas of tower erection, coaxial cable and antenna installation, antenna mount installation, RF testing and troubleshooting. This position is for candidates with experience in cellular construction. Technicians will be required to perform the majority of elevated construction activity and may be asked to supervise entry level techs at elevation.

• Installation and maintenance of mounts, platforms, antennas, RRU’s, TMA, and other related equipment on towers, rooftops, and other structures to expand and upgrade cellular networks.
• Installation and maintenance of coaxial and DC power/fiber optic transmission lines.
• Assist with testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.
• Installation of ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.
• Installation of underground and in building conduits for electrical and back haul circuits.
• Learn and incorporate climbing and work safety requirements.
• Work as a team to function as part of a 3-4-man crew.

The above reflects leadership’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Minimum 6 months of experience in cellular construction
• Ability to work reliably under minimal supervision.
• Excellent physical conditioning and stamina.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain and varying temperatures.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear.
• Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequntly the employee is required to lift or carry up to 10 or 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 or 100 lbs.
• Able to climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’. The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Be willing to travel up to 100 miles per day with a Foreman.

Why join the Centerline Communications Team?

• Strong commitment to safety and training provided
• Permanent employment with competitive wages
• Steady, local career opportunities with a rapidly growing company
• Quarterly crew incentives
• Full benefits package and 401k matching (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, etc.)
• 120 hours paid time off, 10 paid holidays
• Paid uniforms and top of the line fleet of trucks and trailers with state-of-the-art tooling, test gear, and equipment