Telecom Tower Professional Technician

Tower MRL; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal per diem

Hotel accommodations provided

Tool & boot allowance

Cell phone after 30 days

NWSA credential testing

Referral bonus program

Job summary

TowerMRL/Advanced Tower Services is hiring an entry-level Telecommunication Tower Apprentice. The role involves learning tower inspection, safety, and basic maintenance while traveling across the United States.

Training will cover OSHA 10, climber certification, and RF awareness, with extensive travel and a structured development path. New employees undergo preemployment screenings and DOT physicals, and benefit from a comprehensive package including travel time, per diem, and room for

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; some college preferred.
• Valid driver license required for field travel.
• Ability to climb towers >500 ft and lift 50+ lbs.
• Willingness to travel extensively out of state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections, surveys, and document conditions.
• Perform field tests and take accurate measurements and photos.
• Climb towers up to 500+ ft and perform repairs/upgrades as directed.
• Organize field data and ensure safety procedures on site.
• Travel 95% of the time, including overnights and weekends.

Skills

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

TowerMRLand Advanced Tower Serviceshave immediate openings for Telecommunication TowerApprentice at entry level looking for professional and personal growth while traveling throughout the US.

POSITION DOES REQUIRE LOCATION TO OUR COTTAGE GROVE, WI LOCATION WITHIN 60 TO 120 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

Telecommunication Tower Apprentices will learn and be trainedperform a wide variety of field specific job duties. We travel throughout the US and although the travel is extensive, we look to schedule employees for 2-3 weeks in the field at a time. Time off is backlogged after each deployment. Employees wanting greater pay have the option for longer assignments. Tower Technicians 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/Advanced Tower Servicesprovides 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.

NEW EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE FOLLOWING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH TowerMRL

• Preemployment Drug Screening
• Pre-employment DOT physical and must be able to obtain a medical card
• Integrity Survey
• Background Check
• Review of Driver Record
• Training and Skills Week

BENEFIT PACKAGE

TowerMRL provides a comprehensive benefits package. The company covers 50% of the benefits including, MEDICAL AND DENTALas well as self-funded Vision Insurance. Subsidies are also provided for other benefit plans including LONG & SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE. There is a retirement plan company match based on the employee’s salary after eligibility.TowerMRL& Advanced Tower Servicesprovides a Professional Development Programs that offers various outlets such as industry related seminars, conferences, and internal training opportunities.

Hourly Wage - $20.00 to $22.00 per hour - $55,000 to $65,000 Annually

TowerMRL/Advanced Tower Services provides the following additional compensation:

• All required fall protection equipment
• CLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms - NO REQUIREMENT TO SHARE A ROOM
• $50.00 per day for meals while traveling - this is reimbursed on paychecks - Company does not advance this money under any circumstances
• All required safety training
• Tool & Boot Allowance - Annually
• Cell phone for work and personal use - after 30 days of employment
• Company Provide NWSA Credential Testing
• Bonus Referral Program - $200 at Hiring - $300 after 6 months of employment

TRAINING:

Tower Technicians will learn the following skills to be able to pass the TIRAP& NWSA credentialingprogram to become a Telecommunication Tower Apprentice - Level 1.

• 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

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)

GENERAL 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)