CED Systems

Telecommunications

TowerTechnician

$52–75k ~AI est. Portland, Oregon, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Tower Technician at CED Systems. Skills: Tower climbing, Field troubleshooting, Radio swaps. Install wireless telecommunications equipment. Upgrade wireless telecommunications equipment”

Industry & Context.

Telecommunications
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot field issues

Eligibility Requirements

Working at heights, Strict safety protocols, Able to travel, Daily Per Diem, Paid hotel rooms

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Climb tower and rooftop sites, Perform Nokia AHLOA → AHLOB radio swaps, Coordinate with crane operator, Coordinate with Crew Lead, Capture Close-Out Package photos, Complete Close-Out Package form fields, Conduct per-site JSA, Maintain fall-protection PPE compliance, Troubleshoot field issues, Communicate status proactively, Stage decommissioned equipment, Protect decommissioned equipment, Confirm site access in writing, Minimum 2 years tower climbing experience, Minimum 2 years field troubleshooting experience, Able to work in all weather conditions, Valid driver’s license, Clean MVR, Able to complete pre-employment screening, Able to travel, L0 License — Nokia LTW Training, L1 License — Nokia, OSHA 10 — Construction, RF Safety Awareness, Competent Rigger — 8hr minimum, Competent Climber, Competent Rescue — 16hr minimum, CPR / First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Electrical Safety Awareness

Nice to Have

High School Diploma/GED, Spanish-speaking

What You'll Do.

Install wireless telecommunications equipment

Upgrade wireless telecommunications equipment

Maintain wireless telecommunications equipment

Troubleshoot wireless telecommunications equipment

Follow safety protocols

Support network infrastructure projects

Climb tower and rooftop sites

Perform Nokia AHLOA → AHLOB radio swaps

Coordinate on-site with crane operator

Coordinate on-site with Crew Lead

Capture Close-Out Package photos

Complete Close-Out Package form fields

Maintain full fall-protection PPE compliance

Troubleshoot field issues encountered

Communicate status proactively

Stage decommissioned equipment

Protect decommissioned equipment

Confirm site access in writing

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with field teams; Coordinate with crane operator; Coordinate with Crew Lead

Communication Scope

Communicate status proactively

Full Job Description

The Tower Technician is responsible for the installation, upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wireless telecommunications equipment on towers and rooftop sites. This role requires working at heights, following strict safety protocols, and collaborating with field teams to support network infrastructure projects. **Requirements** * Climb tower and rooftop sites and perform Nokia AHLOA → AHLOB radio swaps per the Nokia Method of Procedure. * Coordinate on-site with the crane operator and the Crew Lead during each swap. * Capture all required Close-Out Package (COP) photos and complete all COP form fields during execution, in real time. * Conduct or participate in the per-site JSA before any tower or elevated work; maintain full fall-protection PPE compliance. * Troubleshoot field issues encountered during swaps and communicate status proactively to the Crew Lead and Project Manager. * Stage and protect AHLOA decommissioned equipment for return to Nokia. * Confirm site access in writing with tower companies and landlords 48 hours in advance when assigned **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception. **Preferred Experience** * High School Diploma/GED * Minimum 2 years of tower climbing and field troubleshooting experience. * Able to work in all weather conditions (safety first) * Valid driver’s license and clean MVR * Able to complete pre-employment screening * Able to travel **Required Certifications** * L0 License — Nokia LTW Training * L1 License

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