Job Information
Dish Network Field Tower Manager in HOUSTON, Texas
Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Deployment organization is building the country’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Field Tower Manager will be responsible for supervising the Tower Climber/Technician teams that are building DISH’s 5G network as well as servicing other customers within the wireless industry. The Field Tower Manager will oversee multiple Tower Technician crews that will travel to tower sites and perform work at both ground and tower top locations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Direct Management of Tower Climbers
Resource Management and Validation of Timekeeping
Site coordination
Scheduling with Landlords/NTP
Specialty access coordination
Specialty Equipment coordination (Lifts/Cranes)
Developing and Reviewing Rigging Plans
Fleet Maintenance
Field Technician Engagement – Arrange Travel, Perform Tools Checks and Safety Visits, Responsible daily for Work Completion, Quality of work, and Productivity.
Staffing, Onboarding, Training, Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring crews
Inventory management of crew equipment
Promote the coaching and development of tower technicians in the field, including providing recognition and Initial Level of Employee write-up
Act as safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site, ensuring compliance with company safety program and related workmanship practices
Maintain proper use of company vehicles, credit cards, and other assigned assets
Up to 60-80% travel may be required
May work evenings and weekends as needed
Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a site tracking tool with complete accuracy
Develop new processes and procedures to streamline job site procedures and documentation
Read and understand construction drawings and other applicable diagrams
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Experience:
3-5 years of experience working on communication towers up to 500 feet high
3-5 years of experience in the Wireless Telecommunications Tower industry with the capacity to understand and manage multiple projects, multiple customers and personnel
Skills and Qualifications:
Current industry certifications (and willingness to re-certify and maintain) including OSHA 30, OSHA 10, RF Safety Certificate, NWSA Certification, CPR/First Aid, AED, Advanced Rescue, and OSHA Competent Climber
Ability to work at heights up to 500 feet high for prolonged lengths of time
Strong safety focus while performing work at heights or on the ground
Ability to respond in an “on-call” capacity to respond to network outages
Ability to lift 80 lbs. regularly and up to 125 lbs. as needed
Meets the maximum weight requirements of 250 lbs. and maximum 60-inch waist size in order to safely use Personal Protective Equipment such as the required harness
Strong communications skills with a polished ability to communicate both formally and informally with multiple, distinct audiences, including internal teams, senior management, customers, contractors, and external resources.
Demonstrate knowledge of cell site design, foundation design, grounding, fencing and tower erection
Experience working with Microsoft Office & G Suite Products
Ability to work as a member of a team
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless.
Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.