Business Unit: New Construction FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am, end time varies based on job schedule
Supervises: N/A
Travel Required: 75-100%
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Function Analysis: Level 4
Job Summary: A TTT assists in building each tower job as defined by the client's scope of work and construction drawings under the direction of the Tower Crew Leader. This encompasses, but is not limited to, loading, and unloading all job materials, maintaining all tools, trucks and equipment used by the tower crew, understanding the scope of work, working at heights, and constructing the project per specifications in a timely manner.
KERA'S - Key Essential Responsibility Areas for this position:
Tower Construction Operations:
Take direction from the Crew Leader to build the job following the scope of work/construction drawings. Travel locally, statewide, and out of state. Overnight travel is often required based on tower location and scope of work. Begin preparations for next job. Quality Control and Closeouts:
Review the scope of work and construction drawings with the Crew Leader. Assist in verifying 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 Crew Leader. Take pictures of final work and provide all turnover documentation to Murphy Tower Project Manager. Vehicle/Fleet:
Check the oil and fluids of each truck & inspect your 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:
Inspect all PFAS (personal fall arrest systems) prior to climbing. Report any safety concerns to the Crew Leader and/or Safety Coordinator. Attend 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 climb up a 300 feet tower routinely, with gear, and safely complete tasks. 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. Educational Development:
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. Comfortable workings at heights. Constant spatial awareness is required for safety. Working Conditions:
Outdoors. Warehouse/Shop environment Physical Demands: (amount of time spent performing the following activities):
Stand: Over 60%
Walk: Over 60%
Sit: Over 60%
Use hands to handle and feel: Over 60%
Use of computer: Over 60%
Reach with hands and arms: Over 60%
Climb or balance: Over 60%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Under 30%
Talk or hear: Over 60%
Taste or smell: Under 30%
Close vision: (clear vision 20 inches or less) Over 60%
Distance vision: (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Over 60%
JOB DESCRIPTION AUTHORIZATION – Telecommunications Tower Technician 1) Bilateral Grip Strength 70# Threshold (Climbing, Snap in installation, tower assembly, and radio mounting)
2) Floor to Waist Lift 100# Threshold (1 lift each at 60, 80, 100#) (Tower assembly and stacking)
3) Waist to Shoulder Height Lift 50# Threshold (1 lift each at 30, 40, 50#) (Antenna mounting, Running Coax)
4) Single Arm Right Push at Shoulder Height D Handle (Maneuvering and mounting gates)
5) Single Arm Left Push at Shoulder Height D Handle (Maneuvering and mounting gates)
6) Single Arm Right Pull at Shoulder Height D Handle (Pulling Guyed Wires and tensioning)
7) Single Arm Left Pull at Shoulder Height D Handle (Pulling Guyed Wires and tensioning)
8) Single Arm Right Downward Rope Pull Joystick Handle Kneeling Position (Rope work)
9) Single Arm Left Downward Rope Pull Joystick Handle Kneeling Position (Rope work)
10) Cable Pull Simulation Joystick Handle (Pulling Coax, tagging rigged loads)
11) Straight Bar Push at 45" (Moving spools)
12) Straight Bar Pull at 45" (Pulling Coax, tagging rigged loads)
13) Single Arm Right Climbing Simulation Straight Bar Handle Kneeling Position (Climbing)
14) Single Arm Left Climbing Simulation Straight Bar Handle Kneeling Position (Climbing)
15) Standing Deadlift Straight Bar Handle (Tower assembly and stacking)
Integrative Employee Placement - Level 4 Level 1
Sedentary Work
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing.
Level 2
Light Work
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Required walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.
Level 3
Medium Work
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
**Level 4**
Heavy Work Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Level 5
Very Heavy Work
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly.
