Ricky Vachal
Upland,CA
Summary
Trained Tower Technician with over 10 years experience, who 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 and labors at elevated heights in extreme weather conditions to help wireless network operators maintain service and coverage for customers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright
ASL Construction
Fontana, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Installed and maintained mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of machinery to prevent downtime.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
OSP TECH 3
Allo Communications
Lake Havasu City, AZ
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Prepped utility poles for strand installation.
- Installed strand as well as feeder and distribution fiber.
- Bonded strand as well as anchored poles
- Knowledge of running conduit and setting structures underground for MST's and 12f fiber.
- Proficient using capstan and mini-jet.
- Troubleshooted bad fiber as well as fiber heads.
- Knowledge in testing fiber at utility poles.
Self-Employed
Stealth Communications
Apple Valley, CA
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Installed and maintained systems and analyzed users' needs.
- Accurately documented user support activities, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status and completed equipment installations.
- Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
- Completed numerous jobs for T-mobile
- Performed quality assurance on systems to confirm optimal performance.
- Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
- Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
Foreman
R.D. Engineering & Construction
Corona, CA
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time and quality
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Managed Att and T-mobile projects from start to completion.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Lead Tower hand/ Installer
Elite Tower Professionals
Chino, CA
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Worked mostly on T-Mobile L700 and Sprint 2.5 projects Reconfigured top end
- Site audits for T-mobile cell sites De-commissioned Metro PCS equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rubidoux High School
Rubidoux, CASkills
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Installation and maintenance
- Installing equipment
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CPR/FIRST AID/AED
- OSHA 30
- NWSA
Languages
English
Timeline
Millwright
ASL Construction
09.2025 - Current
OSP TECH 3
Allo Communications
06.2023 - 09.2025
Self-Employed
Stealth Communications
02.2022 - 06.2023
Foreman
R.D. Engineering & Construction
03.2018 - 02.2022
Lead Tower hand/ Installer
Elite Tower Professionals
05.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Rubidoux High School