HERBERT GARCIA
Burtonsville,MD
Summary
Experienced Tower Technician and Field Installer with 8+ years in telecommunications and construction. Skilled in tower installations, mechanical assembly, power cabling, and equipment upgrades. Safety-focused, dependable, and physically capable of demanding work at heights. Strong team player with experience supporting crews, driving vehicles, and completing job documentation. Seeking a stable, long-term skilled trades role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Technician / Field Technician
J.A. Lee Electric
Elkridge, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in cell tower construction, upgrades, and equipment installations, ensuring timely project completion on active sites
- Install radios, antennas, steel components, and hardware per site plans
- Strip, terminate, and wire power cables into DC-9 and related systems
- Transported materials and equipment, facilitating efficient daily crew operations
- Perform mechanical assembly with hand and power tools at height and ground level
- Documented completed work for closeout packages and carrier review, maintaining compliance with industry standards
- Follow strict safety procedures: RF awareness, fall protection, electrical safety
- Formerly Unicom Wireless Inc
Tower Technician / Top Hand
Velex
Hanover, MD
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Ensured proper alignment and secure installation of antennas and radios for optimal performance.
- Executed steel modifications, equipment swaps, and site activations at height to ensure project efficiency
- Assisted foreman in coordinating crew activities, staging materials, and meeting project deadlines
- Maintained safety standards in all weather conditions
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Jaleo Restaurant
Bethesda, MD
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Prepared food for service while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards met
Customer Service Specialist / Cashier Supervisor
Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Led cashier team, addressed customer service issues, ensured operational efficiency
- Assisted customers in locating products and making informed purchasing decisions.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues through effective communication.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Tower Installation
- Radio and antenna installation
- Antenna alignment
- Rigging & Steel Work
- Mechanical installation
- Equipment installation
- DC power cabling
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Repairs troubleshooting
- Fall protection
- Job site safety
- Hand & Power Tools
- Material handling
- RF awareness
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Customer professionalism
- Heavy equipment
- Site documentation
Certification
- OSHA 30 - Construction
- Tower Rescue Certified
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) / Aerial Lift Operations
- Ladder Safety & Fall Hazard Awareness
- NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety Awareness
- Hazard Communication (HazCom)
- Heat Stress & Cold Stress Safety
- Fire Prevention for Construction
- RF / EME Safety Awareness
- Capstan Hoist Operations
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- CPR Certified
- DOT Certified
References
- Robert Brigham, Former Operations Manager, 443-721-5976
- Joaquin Torres, Former Construction Supervisor, 410-698-8310
- Micha Moise, Telecommunication Foreman, Velex, 443-707-9890, Micha.moise@velex.com
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Tower Technician / Field Technician
J.A. Lee Electric
01.2022 - Current
Tower Technician / Top Hand
Velex
10.2018 - 01.2022
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Jaleo Restaurant
01.2018 - 10.2018
Customer Service Specialist / Cashier Supervisor
Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2015 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Montgomery College