Tower Technician

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401k

Paid vacation

Per diem for travel

Job summary

A leading crane service company in Billings seeks a Full Time Tower Technician responsible for installing, inspecting, and maintaining tower equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure safe operations and have strong mechanical skills. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, customer service, and working in potentially adverse conditions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and meet other qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Tower Crane Technician or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and understand operating manuals and schematics.
• Must have a current driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently erect and dismantle towers.
• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Work in adverse conditions and independently without supervision.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to lift over 40 lbs

Exceptional communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Job description

Position

Full Time Tower Technician

Reports To

Branch Manager

Location

Billings

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, 401k, paid vacation, and per diem when traveling out of town.

Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient climbing of towers to install, inspect, maintain, diagnose, and fix mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating a motor vehicle. Obeys all safety and environmental policies while performing work on the job site.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient erection and dismantling
• Responsible for maintenance
• Must be willing to work in adverse conditions
• Must be able to read and understand operating manuals, parts manuals, and schematics
• Must be capable of accomplishing tasks safely and independently without direct supervision
• Must maintain conformity to safety standards and other regulations
• Must know how to properly fill out work orders, time sheets and expense reports
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills required
• Ability to work overtime as well as nights and weekends
• Able to travel out of town on short notice for overnight and/or several days depending on job demands
• Availability to be on call nights and weekends
• Performs other job duties as assigned
• Carries, answers phone in a prompt manner
• At the end of each shift, reviews next day’s job assignments and prepares all necessary equipment for the next day/s
• Cleans, inspects, and organizes equipment in the shop and yard
• Able to read, interpret and calculate load percentages of cranes by utilizing load charts
• Ability to program crane computers in the proper set‑up mode, set up crane on location in a safe and professional manner
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of loads
• Ability to provide and understand both verbal and visual crane signals
• Ability to inspect pickup, crane, trailer, and other equipment, and fill out equipment inspection report prior to operating equipment
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a company provided vehicle
• NCCCO TWR Certification preferred
• Training certifications such as electrical schematics, rigging, OSHA 10 or 30, NFPA, CPR/AED, NCCCO highly preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years experience as a Tower Crane Technician, or any equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus
• Ability to safely lift over 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• Trade school diploma preferred
• Must have a current driver’s license and clean MVR