Telecommunications Tower Technician - Foreman

Summary

TowerMRL Tower Technician Foreman is responsible for assisting in the erection, construction, and/or maintenance of wireless towers. Ensuring that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site inspections/investigations, including survey and documentation of existing conditions, field testing, photographing and sketching.
• Utilize excavation equipment to assist in on-site investigations
• Conduct tests to exacting standards as directed
• Perform telecommunication tower inspections to include climbing towers more than 500 ft.
• Organize field data & Complete close out documentation
• Perform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades and re-fabrication to towers and other structures as directed
• Pick-up and delivery supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via company vehicle
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local driving requirements
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as additional legal regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA)
• Meticulously adhere to safety procedures and policies while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain company vehicle in a clean and presentable condition
• Utilize available resources, technology, and tools to complete work
• Prioritize and perform job requirements and activities based on open communication with field and management personnel
• Extensive travel, 2 - 3 weeks away from base office location (over 95% travel out of state (via air and company vehicle) to include weekends)Physical Demands
• Physical ability and the willingness to climb towers in excess of 500 feet
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather

Minimum QualificationsTechnical Skills:

• Good analytical and computer skills
• Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
• Some ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability and interest in performing work in the field
• Demonstrated willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with workers, other department employees, and the general public
• Some ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints

Supervisory Requirements

• Yes, Job Foreman

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position.

Travel

• Ability to travel extensively out of state and for extended periods of time (travel required is 95% to include weekends and overnight).

Education and Experience Required:

• High School diploma is required, some college experience preferred

Must:

• Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan (e.g. Good Driving Record - No DUI's or suspensions within the last 5 years and no more than 2 traffic violations (with less than 3pts. max on each violation) in the past 3 years)
• 5 years Tower Technician experience

Our Benefits

TowerMRL offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to enhance all aspects of our employees’ well-being. In addition to competitive pay, our benefits package includes the following:

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Financial planning through our 401(k) program.
• Additional benefits, including life and disability insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Tower climbing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• W Des Moines, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $28 - $40