Small Cells Technician in Carlisle, Iowa at MURPHY TOWER SERVICE LLC

Position Description: Small Cells Technician

Business Unit: Small Cell

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am, end time varies based on job schedule Travel: Required 75-100%

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description: Responsible for performing work on small cell projects ensuring that the work is completed on time and on budget for customers in accordance with company policies and procedures.

KERA's: Key Essential Responsibility Areas for this position:

Small Cell Construction Operations:

• Ensures all work is completed in accordance with construction standards, processes, and procedures.
• Responsible for installation, troubleshooting and testing small cell sites.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections to remote DAS equipment and host-related equipment.
• Installation of small cell hardware and equipment for both aerial and underground locations
• Installation and termination of coaxial cables
• Operation and understanding of RF test equipment such as PIM unit, sweep meter, and light meter.
• Installation of required power and grounding.
• Ensures accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Follows all customer specifications for work completed.
• Ensures that all jobs are maintained in project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Represents the company as the expert on construction issues relating to construction/modification of small cells.

Quality Control and Closeouts:

• Review the scope of work and construction drawings.
• Verify that all materials for the project are taken to the job site.
• Verify that all the tools, equipment and stocked supplies on your trailer are available and in working order.
• Report any deviations from the scope of work/construction drawings to the Superintendent.
• Complete and submit daily paperwork: Time sheets, JHAs, Lift plans, any additional documents as required.
• Take pictures of final work and provide all turnover documentation to Murphy Tower
• Project Manager.

Vehicle/Fleet:

• Check the oil & fluids of each truck & inspect each job trailer(s) and each piece of equipment in your charge before use.
• Clean out truck(s) & trailer(s) after each job and put materials and equipment away.

Safety Awareness:

• Ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Report any safety concerns to the Safety Coordinator or Superintendent
• Conduct a daily tailgate meeting to address daily tasks and safety issues.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Cleaning
• Equipment inventory/maintenance
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements: Employees will need to be able to perform the following:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of time, with typical overnight stays lasting Monday — Friday, sometimes longer (infrequently), and work/stay out of state.
• Ability to follow instructions/protocols/processes.
• Familiarity with proper truck/trailer/equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and construction related aptitude including ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Proficiency with small hand tools
• Telecommunications/wireless construction experience is a plus.

Educational Development and Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort:

• Able to work in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, and strong winds.
• Constant spatial awareness is required for safety.

Working Conditions:

• Outdoors
• Warehouse/Shop environment