Christian Cuervo
Houston,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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Broadcasting Tower Technician
Broadcast Construction Solutions
03.2024 - Current
- Determined required Installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure
- Performed tower construction at heights of 2036 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- CPR/FIRST AID Certified
Broadcasting Tower Technician
Deep South Communications
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 2,036 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- CPR/FIRST AID Certified
Police Officer
Houston Police Department
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Broadcasting Tower Technician
ERI ( Electronic Research) Incorporation
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structures.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 2,036 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2022
Skills
Hands-on Experience with:
-ERI Antennas
-Dielectric Antennas
-RSF Antennas
-Com-scope Antennas
-Aviat Microwave Dishes
-Andrew Microwave Dishes
-Path-alignment: tuning of equipment for optimal signal
Radio Tower Installations:
-including AM/FM installations and Stacking towers from the ground up
GINPOLE Experience:
-12” to 33” up to 160ft long
-Helicopter Lift Experience: installation of broadcast antennas up to 15,000 lbs
Equipment Experience:
-Forklift: Regular, Reach Forklifts, All Terrain, warehouse forklift
-Lift: scissor lifts, boom lifts, boom trucks
-Excavator, backhoe, track-loader/skid steer
-Hoist operation
-Capstan and Harken's experience
-Experienced Rigger for at-height work
-Experience in Rope Access and Rope Rescue training
Trouble Shooting:
-High-intensity and low-intensity lighting systems for towers
Tower Maintenance:
-Reinforced sections
-Inspections for towers per ANSI/TIA-222-H
-Painting Towers
-Guy wires tensions/inspections
*DOT Medical Card in the State of Louisiana
Additional Information
- Worked rigorous hours in a demanding environment while maintaining a positive demeanor and professional work ethic.
- Displayed the capability to withstand strong winds in the air, while maintaining proper work ethics.
- Developed a strong work ethic along with self-motivation, time management, and responsibility.
- Bilingual
- Civil Work
-Mechanically Inclined
- Power and Air Tools
- Rigging skills
- Equipment operation
- Welding skills
- Safety Skills
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Confidence with Heights
- Antenna installation and maintenance
Certification
- OSHA 30
- TWIC
- Cad Welding Certification
- Hoist Operator Certification
- Rigging Certification
- Competent Rescuer, Competent Climber for at-height work. (Safety LMS)
- SAFETY LMS Trainer Certification, able to teach Authorized Climber and Rescuers, and Competent Climber and Rescuers.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Broadcasting Tower Technician
Broadcast Construction Solutions
03.2024 - Current
Broadcasting Tower Technician
Deep South Communications
01.2022 - 01.2024
Police Officer
Houston Police Department
05.2019 - 08.2022
Broadcasting Tower Technician
ERI ( Electronic Research) Incorporation
01.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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