Tower Climber Technician

*6 MONTH PAY INCREASES for NEXT 2 YEARS!!*

Job Summary:

Responsible for the installation of all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical where applicable.

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.
• Complete JSA (Job Safety Analysis) before each tower climb, to be performed by everyone on site.
• Recognizing safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner.
• Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and/or coaxial cables
• The ability to climb tall structures up to 250 feet with a load.
• Communicating orally and in writing.
• Take site photos or photos of work performed.
• Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
• Lift equipment into position safely, using rigging tools or equipment such as capstan hoist.
• Complete reports related to outages, project status, progress, or other work details, using phone and computer
• Must have and maintain a valid driver license and follow the guidelines set forth in the Nextlink Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
• Take images needed to address work issues.
• Employee weight and tools combined may not exceed 300-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Comfortable and recent experience working in the outdoor
• Work with basic hand tools
• Basic computer skillsAbility to check and send emails

Ability to correspond through text messaging apps

• Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety conscious
• Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check
• Must pass in-house training program
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 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
• High noise level
• Use of PPE
• Climbing and work in an elevated position that is /- 250 feet with climbing equipment
• Will be required to attend and complete On the Job training

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 /- 250 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
• Outage on-call availability based on team size, work area and access to company vehicle

Travel Requirements:

• 40-60% travel required
• Overnight required as needed

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any relatives that work at Nextlink?

Experience:

• Outdoor working: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heights or Climbing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Hand tools: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25