Tower Climber

Skyline Tower Painting Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial health reimbursement

Direct deposit

Job summary

Skyline Tower Painting Inc. is seeking reliable crew members to paint communication towers nationwide. You will work at extreme heights, learn rigging and painting techniques, and maintain safe, clean living and work areas while complying with OSHA standards.

Applicants must be willing to travel for multi-week assignments, pass drug and background checks, and obtain CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10, RF safety, and climbing certifications as needed. Compensation is hourly with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at heights up to 1500+ feet; training in rigging and painting techniques.
• Must be able to carry 100 lbs; maintain safety standards.
• Attendance at training sessions and certification programs as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Paint communication towers of various types (guyed, self-supporter, monopoles, towers).
• Maintain a clean and orderly living and work environment, adhering to OSHA standards.
• Travel for nationwide projects; interact with management and customers.
• Use basic hand tools to perform painting tasks.
• Learn hazards at tower sites (RF radiation) and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Height work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Willing to travel

Education

CPR/First Aid AED

OSHA 10

RF Radiation Safety

Rescue & Competent Climber

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

About the Company:

Skyline Tower Painting has been a top competitor in the tower painting industry for the last 19 years. The majority of our work entails the painting of communication towers of various heights around the United States. Our employees are highly trained and certified in the rope access techniques required to deliver the best painting application possible.

This video is a sample of the amazing work we do here at Skyline! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqgq5lh_hsA&t=241s

What we are looking for:

You must be a reliable individual with a positive attitude, drive to succeed, and the ability to work with other crew members.

Benefits:

• Optional-Partial Health Reimbursement
• Direct deposit

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job Duties and Qualifications:

• Painting Communication Towers (Guyed, Self Supporter, Monopoles, Met Towers and more)
• Must be able to work at heights up to 1500+ feet; you are expected to become efficient in rigging and painting techniques.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment in living quarters as well as work area. Adhere to all company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA) at all times.
• Must have knowledge of basic hand tools
• Attend training sessions and participate in certification programs as necessary
• Ability to take direction and learn from experience; learn about hazards that you may encounter at tower sites (example: RF radiation).
• Effectively interact with all levels of management, staff, and customers. Strict attention to detail and organization; complete tasks in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality being your goal.
• Must be self-motivated and very driven
• Availability is very important!
• Pay-Skyline pays at regular rate for hours 0-8 per day, time and a half for the 9th and 10th hour/day and double time on hours exceeding 10 hours per day on tower site.

Requirements:

Pass the following tests prior to employment: drug test, criminal background check (no credit check), Functional Capacity Test and pass physical examination evaluation process during training.

• Ability to carry 100 lbs.
• Ability to become CPR/First Aid AED, OSHA 10, RF Radiation Safety & Awareness, Rescue and Competent Climber certified
• Willing to travel a minimum of 5 weeks at a time and work overtime when needed.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Experience in pulling trailers is preferred
• Painting Experience is a plus

Job/Work Location:

Nationwide (Operated out of Nebraska)

Preferred Experience:

Climbing: 1 year (Rock Climbing, Rope Access is preferred)
Required License or Certification:
Driver's License (Preferably clean driving record, no DUI's)

Job Type:

Full-time