Tower Technician

Nextlink Internet; Cedar Falls (IA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Safety equipment provided

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Nextlink Internet in Cedar Falls, IA is hiring a Tower Technician responsible for installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems on communication towers. You will climb towers to 250–500 feet, run power, grounding, fiber and coaxial cables and support safety training.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass drug screening and background checks. Expect irregular hours with 40–60% travel and overtime as needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check.
• Able to climb towers and work at heights.
• Must have a valid driver license.

Responsabilidades

• Install, replace, and repair antenna systems on towers.
• Climb towers up to 250–500 feet and perform maintenance.
• Run power, grounding, fiber, Cat5e and coaxial cables.
• Complete safety and training programs; follow safety protocols.
• Travel 40–60% with overnight stays; overtime as needed.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work

Hand tools

Team player

Safety conscious

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Hand tools

Electrical equipment

Mechanical equipment

Descripción del empleo

## Tower TechnicianApply: Cedar Falls, IA: Full time: Posted Today: JR100731**Company Overview**We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.Responsible for the installation of all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical where applicable**6 MONTH PAY INCREASES!****Essential Functions:***Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.* Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower maintenance.* The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.* Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and/or coaxial cables* The ability to climb tall structures up to 175-250ft with a load.* Employee weight and tools combined may not exceed 300-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.* Must have and maintain a valid driver license.* Other duties as assigned**Skills:*** Comfortable and recent experience working in the outdoor* Work with basic hand tools* Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety conscious* Must pass a drug screening test, a criminal background check, and safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy* Must pass in-house training program**Education and Experience:*** High school diploma or GED equivalent required* Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment**Work Environment/Hazards*** Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind* In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles* Climbing and work in an elevated position that is +/- 250 feet with climbing equipment**Physical Demands*** Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day* Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more* Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly* Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet* Frequently required to use hand and power tools**Working Hours/Days:*** Irregular hours* Monday through Friday* Full Time* Min 40 hours, flexible schedule* Overtime as needed* **On call rotation required - To include Saturdays & Sundays****Travel Requirements:*** **40-60% travel required*** Overnight travel required as neededJob Type: Full-timeBenefits: * 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Paid training* Safety equipment provided* Vision insurance**Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):**Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.**Drug Free Workplace:**Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.