Las Cruces, NM, USA
12 days ago
Tower Technician I - Apprentice

Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 14 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients. 

Position Details

Responsibilities: 

Supports the build and maintenance of cell towers, small cells, outdoor distributed antenna system (oDAS) and other wireless equipment and structures, as a member of a 2-3 person team.Completes scopes of work assigned by the team foreman while ensuring safety, quality, timelines and financial expectations are met for commercial deployment of services in support of client expectations.Part of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP), which is approximately one year of full-time on-the-job training. Credit for previous work can be applied.Onsite support and training will include:Grounding installation of antennasAntenna mounts, microwaves, co-ax lines, tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs), radio frequency (RF) jumpers, remote electrical down-tilts, Bias-T's, remote radio headsFiber/DC Hybrid cablesSweep and passive intermodulation (PIM) testingSite audits and maintenance tasksTroubleshooting, repairs and maintenanceSupport for ensuring safe work conditions and adhering to Tilson safety protocols

Qualifications: 

Thrill-seeker who excels at climbing 200+ feet into the air on telecommunications antennas and conducting professional work while at the topAn excellent safety recordTilson highly values transferable skills from military experience (radioman, comm techs, field radio personnel)Able to work in varying and harsh weather conditionsRelevant experience includes but is not limited to: rock-climbing, tree-trimming, linesman, parachutingWarriors4Wireless and AirStreams, Inc. graduates encouraged to applyConstruction experienceValid driver’s license

Must be at least 21 years of age to meet Tilson’s driving eligibility requirements.

Tilson provides a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing choice, health, wellness, and financial security. Upon starting, employees can select from various medical plans, along with vision and dental insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) with company contributions, an HSA with generous employer contributions, industry-leading parental and military leave, and more. Additionally, Tilson offers new hires a time-off package that includes 10 holidays, 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, and up to 5 paid days off for hazardous weather, with additional time off based on tenure.

Tilson leads with integrity around pay transparency; as part of the compensation plan for this position you can expect a pay range of:

$18.00 - $22.00

We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own. 

Tilson believes in Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Respect, and Composure.  To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you visit our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture.

Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.

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