Tower Technician I

Company: Commnet
Location: Fallon
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Please note, presentation of acceptable documentation of a COVID-19 vaccination or testing will be required at the time of employment for this position subject to legally valid exemptions.The Tower Technician I works under direct supervision, performing maintenance and construction of tower mounted assets, periodic preventive maintenance routines, quality control inspections on new builds, and trouble shooting and diagnosis of faulty tower mounted components. This position will continually participate in ongoing efforts to enhance customer satisfaction, company profit and personal job mastery. All work shall be conducted in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)Install, maintain, repair, remove or retrofit wireless systems (antennas, microwave dishes, feed-lines, ice shields, etc.)Ability to exert heavy physical effort and lift heavy objects up to 80 lbs.Maintain operational communications throughout a multi-state network using safe equipment and hand, power and specialty tools.Transport equipment to and from work locations including remote mountain tops.Design and fabricate tower hardware and accessories.Ability to physically and mentally to work at extreme heights.Ability to kneel, crouch, balance, climb and crawl.Recognize safety hazards and perform duties in a safe manor in compliance to company policy.Assist in testing of sites including trouble shooting.Follow instructions accurately and completely.Maintain professional working attitude with co-workers and customers. Required Qualifications:Previous experience in a physically demanding role such as construction or technical installations; prefer 1 year of telecom industry experiencePrevious Com Training (Tower Rescue/Safe Rigging/RF Awareness/OSHA 10/CPR & First Aid) preferredGood communication skills and the ability to work well with othersValid Driver LicenseMust be willing to travel up to 2-4 weeks at a timeSupply basic hand tools and appropriate clothing for diverse weather conditionsThis position is subject to federal background, motor vehicle records, drug screen, and sex offender list per safety and federal contract requirements.Compensation & Benefits:Hiring Compensation Range: $20-$23 per hour (compensation determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)Benefits: Commnet, an ATN International company, is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to all regular full-time positions (hourly & salaried) in order to promote health and financial security for you and your family. Benefits include health, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, short/long term disability coverage, emergency travel assistance, and 401k. All employees also get access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes services such as 100% confidential counseling, financial information/resources, legal support, and general wellness issues All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.PI158883824

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