Cellular Tower Technician - Level 2

About the role

TowerMRL has immediate openings for Telecommunication Tower Technician - Level 2 at entry level looking for professional and personal growth while traveling throughout the US. Position requires location to our Sun Prairie, WI location within 60 to 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections/investigations, including survey and documentation of existing conditions, field testing, photographing, and sketching
• Utilize excavation equipment to assist in on-site investigations
• Conduct tests to exacting standards as directed
• Perform telecommunication tower inspections to include climbing towers in excess of 500 ft.
• Organize field data
• Perform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades and re-fabrication to towers and other structures as directed
• Pick-up and delivery supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via company vehicle
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local driving requirements
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as additional legal regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA)
• Meticulously adhere to safety procedures and policies while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain company vehicle in a clean and presentable condition
• Utilize available resources, technology, and tools to complete work
• Prioritize and perform job requirements and activities based on open communication with field and management personnel
• Extensive travel, 2 - 3 weeks away from base office location (over 95% travel out of state (via air and company vehicle) to include weekends)

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• High School diploma is required, some college experience preferred
• Good analytical and computer skills
• Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability and interest in performing work in the field
• Demonstrated willingness to learn
• Physical ability and the willingness to climb towers in excess of 500 feet
• Physical ability to lift 50 + lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with workers, other department employees, and the general public
• Some ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints
• Ability to obtain applicable tower climbing certifications
• Ability to travel extensively out of state and for extended periods of time (travel required is 95% to include weekends and overnight)
• Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan (e.g. Good Driving Record - No DUI's or suspensions within the last 5 years and no more than 2 traffic violations (with less than 3pts. max on each violation) in the past 3 years)

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to climb heights in excess of 500 feet, lift more than 50 lbs., and have the ability to travel extensively out of state for extended periods of time, including overnight and weekends
• ToweMRL provides all training and certifications, base pay (including travel time), individual hotel rooms and per diem pay for incidentals for overnight work days
• All new employees will undergo a full tower and rescue training prior to first deployment
• Tower Technicians have opportunity for extensive overtime and room for advancement

Skills

• OSHA 10 (Telecom)
• Authorized Climber
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Radio Frequency Awareness (RF)
• Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Scope of Work (SOW)
• CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens
• Rescue Training
• Technical Training
• Basic Rigging
• Material Handling
• Ropes/Knots
• Drills/Saws/Grinders
• Operate Trucks/trailers, and equipment
• Knowledge of the DOT regulations
• Load Securement
• Antenna/Line Installation and Maintenance
• Lighting System installation and Maintenance
• Tower Structural Installation and Maintenance
• Applicable Standards Awareness
• Exothermic Welds
• Test Equipment
• Torches
• Connector Tools
• Familiarization of the capstan hoist
• Introduction to Various Types of Structures and Appurtenances
• Monopole
• Self- Support
• Guyed
• Stealth
• Rooftop
• Anntennas

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, long and short disability subsidies, and a retirement plan with company match
• Additional compensation includes all required fall protection equipment, CLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms, $50.00 per day for meals while traveling, all required safety training, some personal protective gear, and a cell phone for work and personal use (after 30 days of empowerment)

Pay

$24.00 to $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Extensive travel, 2 - 3 weeks away from base office location (over 95% travel out of state (via air and company vehicle) to include weekends)