Travis James Bird
Haliburton,ON
Summary
Seasoned Telecommunications Tower Technician with comprehensive background in tower installations, maintenance, and inspections. Skilled in diagnosis and repair of telecommunications equipment while adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong communication skills, directing teams to successfully complete projects on schedule. Committed to delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
Cottage Country Internet
Minden, Ontario
03.2023 - Current
- Constructed towers with cranes and gin poles
- Adding and removing equipment at heights of up to 600 ft
- Using proper safety equipment, such as helmets and harnesses
- Ensured all phases of the project are completed thoroughly and up to standards
- Proficient in extreme weather
- Trained new climbers and installers
Tower Technician
Northern Rural Net
Bancroft, Ontario
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted with the removal of existing towers as well as the construction of new ones.
- Repaired damaged cable runs between antennas utilizing specialized tools such as crimpers, strippers.
- Replaced faulty components in order to resolve network connectivity issues quickly.
- Utilized climbing gear such as harnesses, ropes and carabiners while ascending and descending communication towers safely.
- Conducted tower inspections to ensure safety compliance with industry standards.
Construction Laborer
Woodland Custom Structures
Haliburton, Ontario
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion
Education
Diploma - Public Relations
Algonquin College
Ottawa, None09-2018
Skills
- Tower climbing safety
- Signal optimization
- Crane signaling
- RF awareness
- Antenna alignment
- Fall protection
- Equipment rigging
- Grounding techniques
- Repairs and troubleshooting
- Computer hardware
- Signal testing
- Climbing proficiency
- Weather resilience
- Emergency planning
- Installations
- Direct sales
Certification
- Working At Heights
- CPR/First Aid
- Full G License
Timeline
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
Cottage Country Internet
03.2023 - Current
Tower Technician
Northern Rural Net
03.2020 - 03.2023
Construction Laborer
Woodland Custom Structures
01.2018 - 03.2020
Diploma - Public Relations
Algonquin College
References
References available upon request.
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