Position: Tower Technician II (Seasonal, Fixed Term). Location: Alaska. The role involves construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers in extreme Arctic environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general construction and maintenance of tower sites, including site layout, excavation, foundations, erection, installation, and repair.
- Install microwave antenna systems and associated components, perform alignment and cross‑polarization.
- Install tower hardware, conduct grounding, weather‑proofing, and testing.
- Operate rigging equipment and crane signaling for tower erection.
- Climb to heights up to 300ft in rural arctic conditions and perform physical labor such as lifting, balancing, and stair‑like movements.
- Work collaboratively with other trades and provide assistance when needed.
- Submittal of required paperwork to Project Management and Accounting on time.
- Adhere to and help enforce the company‑wide safety plan; report incidents to Risk Manager.
- Mentor less experienced laborers; act as a supportive team member.
- Maintain clean and functional field quarters including cooking and cleaning duties.
- Maintain consistent attendance and relevant certifications.
- Participate in training, development opportunities, and maintain high alertness for safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of tower construction, climbing gear, rigging, and safety.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools, rigging, rope and knot tying.
- Ability to safely use harnesses, belts, ropes, and protective equipment.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
- Strong self‑motivation and ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, regulations, blueprints, and specifications.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and travel up to 100% of the time to remote sites.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5) years or more experience in construction, with at least three (3) years specific to tower erection in rural arctic environments.
- Prior experience working with microwave antennas and sweeping waveguide.
- Tower Safety and Rescue Certification obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Rigging certification within six (6) months of hire.
- CDL within twelve (12) months of hire.
- First Aid/CPR training, or ability to become certified.
- Valid state driver’s license and qualification to operate vehicles per company Driving Policy.
- Pass drug, driving (if applicable), and background screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in Alaska’s rural construction industry.
Benefits
- Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB), with many plans to choose and low employee premiums (eligible for employees working 130hrs/month or more for at least 90days).
- Dental and vision insurance (eligible under the same condition).
- FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company‑paid Life Insurance and AD&I.
- Voluntary paid Life Insurance, AD&I, STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical Illness, and Whole Life Insurance (not carried into off‑season).
- Ten (10) paid holidays (regularly scheduled).
- 401(k) match at $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
- Safety Gear Allowance: $350 reimbursement annually.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide opportunities and promote the most qualified individuals based on relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience and in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.