James Church
Huntington Beach,CA
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
Work History
Telecommunications Tower Technician
Alamon Telco
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 300' feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
- 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 under FCC guidelines.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Hung Microwave dishes up to 10'
- Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites, up to 11 hour drives.
- Changed out batteries for T-mobile/Verizon sites.
Education
No Degree - Heavy Equipment Operation
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2014
Skills
- Controlled Descent
- Grounding
- Schematic Interpretation
- Hoist Operations
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Heavy Equipment
- Safety Procedures
- Emergency Planning
- Repairs and Troubleshooting
- Cranes
- Capstan Hoist
- Aerial Lift Operation
- Telehandler Operation
- Microwave Pathing
- Component Installation
- Equipment Installation
- Telecommunications
- Device Repair and Assembly
- Connector Installation
- Measurement Taking
- Electrical Systems Testing
- NWSA Certified - TT-1 Expires 05/31/2027
- Pacific Safety Solutions - Competent Climber and Rescue
- Pacific Safety Solutions - Competent Rigger w/ Capstan Hoist Operator
Hunting, Fishing, Camping, and love climbing towers.
Born and raised in Montana I spent the majority of my time in the outdoors hunting, fishing and living off the land. Came down here from Montana 8 years ago(Company was based out of Montana) and have been working in California, Nevada and Arizona ever since, enjoying Californias deep sea fishing and inland fishing as I travel for work.
Timeline
Telecommunications Tower Technician
Alamon Telco
09.2015 - 07.2023
No Degree - Heavy Equipment Operation
The University of Montana
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