Tower Technician

About the role

TowerMRL and Advanced Tower Services have immediate openings for Telecommunication Tower -Level 1 at entry level looking for professional and personal growth while traveling throughout the US. Position requires location to our Cottage Grove, WI or Albuquerque, NM 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

Employees wanting greater pay have the option for longer assignments. TowerMRL/Advanced Tower Services 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.

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
• Technical Training
• Scope of Work
• Basic Rigging
• Material Handling
• Ropes/Knots
• Drills/Saws/Grinders
• Operate Trucks/trailers, and equipment
• Knowledge of the DOT regulations
• Load Securement
• Introduction to Various Types of Structures and Appurtenances
• Monopole
• Self- Support
• Guyed
• Stealth
• Rooftop
• Antennas

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long and short term disability, life insurance, and a retirement plan with company match
• Professional development programs offering industry-related seminars, conferences, and internal training opportunities
• Additional compensation includes all required fall protection equipment, CLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms, $50.00 per day for meals while traveling, tool and boot allowance, cell phone for work and personal use, and NWSA credential testing
• Bonus referral program of $200 at hiring and $300 after 6 months of employment

Pay

$24.00 to $30.00 per hour - $65,000 to $85,000 annually

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)