Jason Thompson
Brooksville,USA
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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tower Technician
Onsite Communication
Cleveland, GA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- 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 under FCC guidelines
- Performed tower construction at heights of600 feet while maintaining focus on safety
Bucket Truck Operator
Blevens And Son
LaFayette, GA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Positioned boom truck and operated lift on uneven and all-terrain conditions
- Operated multiple types of cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments with zero safety incidents
- Inspected and serviced cherry picker vehicle as part of regular preventive maintenance and repair of worn out or broken components
- Used radios and hand signals to enhance performance and safety while effectively communicating between boom operator and ground personnel
Tower Technician
Pts Towers
, South Carolina
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands
- Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications
Tower Technician
CMC Contracting
Temple, GA
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Replaced light bulbs and coaxial cables
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites
- Installed, adjusted and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems
- Calibrated and aligned components using scales, gauges and other measuring instruments
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications
Tower Technician
Site Source South
Cape Coral, FL
02.2021 - 02.2022
- 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 under FCC guidelines
- Performed tower construction at heights of600 feet while maintaining focus on safety
Skills
- Replacing Antennas
- Project Requirements
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- Machine Operations
Timeline
Tower Technician
Onsite Communication
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bucket Truck Operator
Blevens And Son
09.2022 - 12.2022
Tower Technician
Pts Towers
06.2022 - 09.2022
Tower Technician
CMC Contracting
04.2022 - 06.2022
Tower Technician
Site Source South
02.2021 - 02.2022