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Joseph Matney

Lebanon,MO

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.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tower Foreman

Mercury Communications
11.2022 - Current
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Increased project completion rates through close monitoring of team progress and effective resource allocation.

Ensured timely completion of projects by creating detailed schedules and delegating tasks to appropriate team members.

Certified in PIM testing, Sweep tests, and fiber testing.

Cell Tower Forman

Black And McDonald
Kansas City, MO
05.2022 - Current
  • Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
  • Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools.
  • Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
  • Performed tower construction at heights of 450 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
  • Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
  • Leveraged sweep testing tools and software to test operation of tower transmission components.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Performed tower construction at heights of 450 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
  • Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
  • Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for T mobile and Verizon.
  • 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.
  • Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites, up to 20 hour drives.
  • Replaced light bulbs and coaxial cables.
  • Built extensive knowledge working with AT&T, Verizon, and T Mobile.

Tower Technician 3 and Forman

Mercury Communications
Pacific, MO
05.2018 - 05.2022
  • Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
  • Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools.
  • Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
  • Performed tower construction at heights of 450 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
  • 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.
  • Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for Verizon and GoGo.
  • Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites, up to 20 hour drives.
  • Replaced light bulbs and coaxial cables.

Tower Technician

Select Construction
Villa Ridge, MO
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • 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 structure under FCC guidelines.
  • Performed tower construction at heights of 450 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
  • Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
  • Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily

Heavy Equipment Operator

Asphalt
Lebanon, MO
03.2006 - 11.2017
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Welding, maintenance, parts replacement as well as setting up entire asphalt plants.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Army National Gaurd
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
01.2001 - 06.2010
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Ensuring service members were trained on equipment as well as leading them in combat.
  • 9 years in Missouri National Guard with one year deployment to Iraq in 2004-2005.

Education

N/A - All. Graduated 2000

Lebanon, MO School District
Lebanon, MO
05.2000

Skills

  • Piping Diagrams
  • Quality Production
  • Employee Motivation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Tower Climbing
  • Project Requirements
  • Installing Equipment
  • Project Leadership
  • Basic Tools
  • Antenna Installation
  • Tower Modification
  • Welding
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical

Certification

Osha 30.

Safety lms climbing, rescue, and rigging.

Cpr first aid

Timeline

Tower Foreman

Mercury Communications
11.2022 - Current

Cell Tower Forman

Black And McDonald
05.2022 - Current

Tower Technician 3 and Forman

Mercury Communications
05.2018 - 05.2022

Tower Technician

Select Construction
04.2018 - 06.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator

Asphalt
03.2006 - 11.2017

Heavy Equipment Operator

Army National Gaurd
01.2001 - 06.2010

N/A - All. Graduated 2000

Lebanon, MO School District
Joseph Matney