Quality-focused Tower Technician offering proven success in wireless industry. Excellent capacity in weatherproofing and grounding to maintain personal and equipment safety. Managing multiple, concurrent projects to achieve deliverables.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cell Tower Technician
Steelhead Communications
Bonney Lake
03.2025 - Current
Installed and maintained cell tower equipment and hardware components.
Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues on-site.
Operated specialized tools for tower installation and repair tasks effectively.
Assisted in the completion of project documentation and reporting procedures.
Followed safety protocols while working at heights during tower maintenance activities.
Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
Installed transmission lines, antennas, cabling, braces and supports to promote communications operations.
Maintained and operated construction equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstans.
Conducted daily site safety analysis meetings, equipment inspections, and safety kit and inspections.
Provided guidance and support to junior technicians when needed.
Interpreted drawings, diagrams and schematics to facilitate the installation process.
Maintained detailed records of all completed tasks including parts used, labor hours expended and cost breakdowns.
Installed and configured antennas, radios, transmission lines and associated hardware on towers.
Configured radio parameters to meet customer specifications and FCC regulations.
Troubleshot wireless communication systems using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
Organized inventory of spare parts required for maintenance activities at each site location.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed while climbing towers or working in hazardous environments.
Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex projects in a timely manner.
Inspected, tested and maintained cell tower equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Collaborated with engineering teams during the planning stages of new construction projects providing feedback on best practices and industry trends.
Assisted with decommissioning of old sites when necessary according to established procedures.
Used hand and power tools to perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties.
Prepared, ran, terminated and tested coax and network equipment to bring systems up to optimal performance levels.
Performed coaxial, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installations and lead work on top of tower.
Inspected completed work to check hardware security and levelness.
Apprentice Auto-Body Technician
Lewis County Collision
Chehalis
04.2024 - 11.2024
Disassembly and reassembly
Paint Prep
Minor Autobody repair
Autoglass Technician
Ready Autoglass
Chehalis
03.2023 - 12.2023
Repair or removal of the auto glass
Recalibration of heads-up system or camera
Ranch Manager
Shamrock Rodeo CO
Onalaska
01.2022 - 03.2023
Tend to the livestock and property
Maintain vehicles including, semis, dump trucks, tractors, and pickups
Giving clear and direct instructions when working with others to achieve the task.
Education
Highschool diploma -
Eatonville Highschool
Eatonville, WA
Skills
Cell tower installation
RF signal troubleshooting
Antenna configuration
Hardware maintenance
Project documentation
Technical collaboration
Site safety analysis
Inventory management
Electrical systems knowledge
Test equipment operation
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Training support
Power systems
Sweep testing
Fall protection
RF awareness
Wireless technologies
Antenna installation
Grounding systems
Structural installations
Electrical systems
Signal testing
System optimization
Site maintenance
Tower climbing safety
Equipment troubleshooting
OSHA compliance
Fiber optic cabling
Transmission line installation
Installations
Weather resilience
Heavy equipment
Equipment installation
Climbing proficiency
Coworker training
Emergency planning
Antenna alignment
Safety procedures
Computer hardware
Radio frequency awareness
Repairs and troubleshooting
Basic welding
EME awareness
Network optimization
Structural analysis
Tower Rigging
Signal strength optimization
Calibration techniques
Signal strength tests
Soldering iron operation
Task prioritization
Teamwork
Crane and hoist operation
Transmission Line Understanding
Component installation
Excellent communication
Multitasking capacity
Multitasking Abilities
Safety compliance
Radio Frequency Knowledge
Quality control
Cell Site Construction
Site inspections
Wiring replacement
Multitasking
Team collaboration
Certification
Competent climber & rescuer Received 05-Jan-26 Expiration 05-Jan-26 ID# 26389
OSHA 10 ID# 26-006097067 Issue: 05/27/2025 Trainer: Jason Lane Cole