Bethlehem Tower Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the construction, installation and maintenance of communications towers.
• Climb tall structures daily (18 meters or more).
• Analyze situations accurately, identifying potential future risk factors that will influence the performance of the high site and maintaining a safe working environment, while executing an appropriate course of action as presented by a senior team member when risks become apparent.
• Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing and repairing antenna systems/equipment and general tower maintenance.
• Install and maintain various cable and connector types.
• Install, maintain and repair power equipment and data routers.
• Follow instructions accurately according to the work schedule (ticket/job card). Escalate situations to the senior technician and/or infrastructure team leader when factors may arise that will impair him/her in completing his/her work order successfully.
• Communicate and report verbally and in writing to other team members and management.
• Work with and maintain basic hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Travel extensively, sometimes at short notice.
• Erecting of self-supporting and stayed masts.
• Any ad Hoc tasks as required by their manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• 1 year industry experience.
• Driver's license (Off-road driving experience will be advantageous).
• Experience in manual labour, related to site preparation and/or equipment setup.
• Hand skills and working knowledge of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Must be physically fit to climb towers via ladders, carry equipment such as tools and gear, no fear of heights, must be able to work in various environmental conditions such as winds, rain, snow, extreme heat conditions etc.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic understanding of electricity (AC/DC).
• Basic understanding of solar energy.
• Basic understanding of power and battery equipment.
• Basic network and RF principles and troubleshooting.
• Adequate knowledge of network hardware and Software.
• Adequate knowledge of routing and RF protocols.
• Basic knowledge of cable and trunking techniques.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the entire team.

Education Requirements:

• Grade 12

Please Note: We kindly ask that you apply only if you have experience in the requirements listed above.

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of on-site IT support or tower technician experience do you have?

Experience:

• Tower Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Bethlehem, Free State (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person