Tower Technician 2/Climber

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THIS FIELD BASED POSITION.

• KCI is hiring a Small Cell Technician in the following area(s): US-AR (Remote).

  Who We're Looking For:
  KCI is currently looking for a Small Cell Technician to join our growing team. The Small Cell Technician is expected to complete scopes of work assigned while ensuring safety, quality, timelines, and financial expectations are met for commercial deployment of services. Work items include grounding, trenching, installation of antennas, all types of antenna mounts, microwaves, coax lines, TMA’s, RF jumpers, remote electrical down-tilts / Bias-T’s, remote radio heads, fiber/DC Hybrid cables, sweep and PIM testing, site audits, concrete work, and maintenance type items. They will adhere to OSHA, NATE, customer and Wireless Industry standards and quality.
  
  What You'll Do:

  • Ensure work is performed and completed in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, including assistance with permits as well as inspections
  • Perform elevated work on small cell sites daily to conduct repair and install equipment; may include multiple sites daily
  • Perform civil work to include trenching, digging, concrete forming and pouring
  • Technical support when necessary
  • Punch list generation and resolution during normal project schedule and in advance of any customer inspections
  • Operation and adjustment of commonly used tools in the wireless industry efficiently
  • Frequent performance of duties in outside weather conditions w/ occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions
  • Traffic control as necessary as per city/county jurisdiction

  The Qualities You Possess:

  • Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  • Being a team player in the truest sense, with an ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
  • The ability to maintain a desired level of quality in your work, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production.

  The Skills and Background You'll Bring:

  • Experience with and the ability to perform elevated work with a 50 lb. load
  • Experience with and the ability to work on a ladder or bucket truck
  • Able to crouch, kneel, and twist throughout the work day
  • Able to reach, grasp and climb with both hands
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and drive or ride in a truck for long periods of time
  • Travel Requirements: Must be available to travel up to 100% for weeks at a time if required
  • Flexible to work shift work to include maintenance window and weekends if needed
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an MVR record that classifies you as insurable if required to drive and the ability to drive long distances on and off road and to tow trailers
  • Must be 21 years of age or older if required to drive
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical if required to drive
  • Must be able to pass a drug and background test
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications
  • Local to the market
  • Periodic air travel will be required
  • Good oral and written communications skills and the ability to speak, write and read English
  • 1+ years of experience in construction and/or telecommunications
  • Experience with fiber optics, coax cable, carrier adds, LTE and 5G
  • DAS experience is a plus
  • Experience with installation, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems as they relate to equipment installation and failure
  • Experience testing and working with Fiber
  • OSHA Safety standards certification is preferred (will provide training)

  
  
  Please Note: This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice.
  
  

   

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• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.