A Tower Hand will support all aspects of tower installation, including transmission lines and antennas. A well-drafted Tower Hand Resume describes the following duties – making sure the erection is solid, undertaking installation, troubleshooting alarms and RSSI issues; performing electrical down tilts and mechanical down tilts; devising jumper connections; performing audits safely and quickly, filling out necessary paperwork; and climbing communications structures to perform the work.
While the job description may vary from employer to employer, the needed skills are common and include the following – knowledge of standard knots; well-trained in using aerial lifts; working knowledge of microwave equipment, experience with fixing connectors and antenna systems; expertise in fiber testing, expertise in PIM and sweep testing, and the ability to mentor and field train lower level technicians. A high school diploma and a relevant diploma are required.
Objective : A creative professional with a passionate skill set in design, video production, photography, and entrepreneurship. Adaptable to a range of projects & environments. Proven ability to deliver engaging visual content while maintaining aggressive deadlines and quality standards.
Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers.
Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.
Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment such as gin poles.
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
HS
Tower Hand I Resume
Summary : An experienced professional, motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering leadership capabilities.
Skills : Basic Welding, Computer skills.
Description :
Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Installation of sprint 2.5 equipment and replacement old existing equipment on Tower/Buildings.
Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Moving of old LTE equipment without disconnection or alarm Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements.
Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Tower Hand-Temp Resume
Objective : An experienced Tower Hand for more than 4 years, highly organized and can multitask in a fast pace work environment.
Skills : Forklift Operator, Bilingual Spanish.
Description :
Bolt equipment into place using hand power tools, and run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors or tower-mounted amplifiers.
Climb communication towers to install, replace or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
Climb towers to access components using safety equipment such as full-body harnesses.
Lift equipment into position using cranes and rigging tools or equipment such as gin poles.
Assemble or erect communications towers using construction or rigging equipment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
HS
Tower Hand II Resume
Objective : Seeking employment in a company or organization to obtain a challenging position where one can expand knowledge and experience while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Installed and assisted in the installation of cell arrays on communication towers, cable ladder, elliptical waveguide, GPS systems, and grounding systems.
Responsible for tool inventory and daily upkeep on the job site.
Worked in accordance with OSHA and General Dynamics safety procedures.
Climb and perform work at various heights, up to 500+ feet, for long periods of time.
Lift equipment into position using cranes and rigging tools or equipment such as gin poles.
Assemble or erect communications towers using construction or rigging equipment.
Objective : Seeking to obtain a job within the chosen field that will challenge to use education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both employers and allow for future growth and advancement.
Skills : Design, Photography, Video Broadcasting, Ecommerce, Web Development, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Telecommunications, Construction.
Description :
Install telecommunication equipment on communication towers and rooftops, route and support cabling, test antennae and coax lines.
Adhere to safety standards while climbing to and working at heights up to 300 feet in all weather conditions.
Perform grounding and wiring to customer specifications.
Support tower operations from the ground during lifting operations.
Communicate with crew and foreman to support job completion.
Read drawings and site plans in order to properly assemble mounting hardware for antennae and satellite dish mounts.
Install H-frame mounts and conduit for routing of power wires and fiber optic cabling.
Worked as part of a team to prevent and control hazards on job sites, maintained a zero safety incident rate on job sites.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Certification
Jr. Tower Hand Resume
Objective : Constantly striving to better and excel every challenge presented with. Passionate about every job begins and prepared for any challenge. Open to learning whatever one needs to excel and get the job done.
Upgrade and decommissioning of all cell tower types for all carriers.
Use of heavy power tools, high current electrical wiring, and attention to detail on every job site.
More experience with different carriers, more fabrication, and basic building skills learned for each and every site.
Practice in custom fabrication of all types of material, from steel to protective hoses, general repair of work vehicles and machinery used to perform everyday tasks.
Communicate with crew and foreman to support job completion.
Read drawings and site plans in order to properly assemble mounting hardware for antennae and satellite dish mounts.
Installation of antennas, radios (RRU), TMA, diplexer, dc2/dc6/dc12, squid, tower and shelter applications.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
HD
Tower Hand III Resume
Headline : Tower Hand is responsible for the overall operations of our company. This includes working with key stakeholders to ensure the efficient operation of our business and assisting with any issues that arise.
Skills : Repaired Communication Equipment, Installed Equipment.
Description :
Reviewed/completed the following forms for projects: safety analysis/ daily time/ fixed asset/ Ant.hgt verification & inspection/ accident-incident and notification requirement forms, completed onsite for closeout packages.
Make sure the team knew what was to be completed that day and knew all safety measures needed for a safe workday.
Initiated Inspections of all gear, tools, materials and tower/rooftop before the scope of work began.
Insured the scope of work completed that day was of high-quality workmanship.
Organized material for shipment to job assembled and installed material according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer and customer.
Competent at rigging coax lines and antennas to be safely removed from the site via proper transport to the warehouse with a 26ft box truck.
Construct, climb, repair and decommission of cell towers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate
Sr. Tower Hand Resume
Summary : Resourceful, adaptable and goal-oriented professional with good decision-making skills. It can produce innovative ideas and execute accordingly.
Evaluated the job sites and communications equipment, secured and protected as required.
Ability to fully test an antenna/line system as required via Sweep.
Follow the detailed method of procedures (MOP) and practices to perform maintenance on equipment.
Interpreted the alarm conditions on the network and implement repairs and restoration plans to ensure minimal service disruption and impact to the customer.
Traveled as required to various sites within the market area.
Performed civil work on the ground which included; concrete for ice-bridge installation, CAD welding, conduit/line fishing, with the occasional breaker box/J-box work.
Competent at rigging coax lines and antennas to be safely removed from the site via proper transport to the warehouse with a 26ft box truck.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate
Executive Tower Hand Resume
Headline : Seeking to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to be a reliable asset not only to the company work for but to the telecom/tower industry itself and secure a solid future as well. Look forward to a long and prosperous career in the industry.
Installed latter racks, earthquake braces, cabinets, bus bars, and components.
Primed and glued PVC pipes and CAD welded ice bridges and bus bars.
Cut cables to length and installed lugs and connectors.
Ran cables, wires, and ductwork in the shelter and up the tower.
Install Power cable, and terminate power cables in power plants and DC Breakers.
Install/Pull fiber optic and power cables applied weatherproofing, plastic and tape.
In charge of helping and assisting others during work, whilst climbing over 400 feet in the air.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Assistant Tower Hand Resume
Objective : Seeking to enhance the skills that have already acquired within the Alternative Energy Industry and Iron Working Skills along with practical training in the Welding field to include rigging.
Installs, decommissions & Integrations of telecommunication equipment.
Read and interpret basic blueprints, comply with & practice the use of proper PPE's.
Install shelters from ground up, build and modify shelters, dig trenches, lay pipe, back fill, run grounding halo.
Install and decommission in door & outdoor cabinets, install DC power plants.
Perform hot swaps or night cutovers, run conduit and pull wire/terminate power, have experience pulling fiber and landing in cabinets.
Performed civil work on the ground which included; concrete for ice-bridge installation, CAD welding, conduit/line fishing, with the occasional breaker box/J-box work.
Competent at rigging coax lines and antennas to be safely removed from the site via proper transport to the warehouse with a 26ft box truck.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Tower Hand Resume
Objective : Enthusiastic Worker who is highly responsible and committed to exceeding expectations for each job. Professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Experience working on and climbing Cell Towers and sites.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Typing, Documentation, Data Entry.
Description :
Installation and repair of new and existing equipment on the cell tower.
Responsible for moving inventory in excess of 50lbs.
Transport supplies to and from tower sites with the company work vehicle.
Participated in three complete tower builds from the ground up consisting of over 30,000 lbs.
Read all assembly instructions and assembled equipment per product instructions and OSHA requirements.
Adhered to OSHA safety requirements at all times while working at this job.
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