Christopher Varner
Dallas,TX
Summary
Trained Tower Technician expertly climbs communication towers to install, replace or repair antennas and auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves. Demonstrates sound understanding of climber safety, equipment, hazard analysis and safe rescue techniques. Maintains flexible work hours, frequent travel and labors at elevated heights in extreme weather conditions to help wireless network operators maintain service and coverage for customers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Technician
Crosslink
Farmers Branch, TX
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
- Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 370 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
Cable Construction
SBA Communications
Lewisville, TX
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Telecommunications Technician
Ericsson
Plano, TX
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
Fort Worth Texas05.2001
Skills
- Equipment Configuration
- Replacing Antennas
- Construction Equipment
- Technical Order Interpretation
- Reading Comprehension
- Customer Satisfaction
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Safe Vehicle Operations
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Site Installations
- Basic Tools
- Capstan Hoists
- Rappelling
- Installation
Certification
- CIE - Certified Insurance Examiner
Timeline
Tower Technician
Crosslink
05.2019 - 02.2020
Telecommunications Technician
Ericsson
11.2017 - 05.2018
Cable Construction
SBA Communications
07.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
- CIE - Certified Insurance Examiner
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