Tower Technician ; Evergreen

Tower Technician I

As the Tower Technician I, you will work various job sites within Alaska performing general construction duties in extreme Alaskan conditions. The position is tailored toward tower erection and microwave installation but will also include civil and grounding work.

• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Follow directives from Project Foreman and senior personnel, taking initiative and remaining productive at work.
• Climb to heights of up to 300 feet daily in rural arctic environments.
• General construction of tower sites: site layout, excavation, foundations, erection, installation, and maintenance/repair.
• Install microwave antennas, systems, and all associated components.
• Align and cross‑polarize existing and newly installed antennas.
• Install all hardware related to telecommunications tower and equipment.
• Perform grounding, weather‑proofing, and testing.
• Work with diverse cable types, connectors, and antennas.
• Conduct tower rigging and crane signaling.
• Perform physical labor requiring extensive use of arms, legs, and overall body mobility such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials at construction sites.
• Work closely with a variety of other trades.
• Apply versatile construction skills to assist other trades to meet project needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork to Project Management and Accounting in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and perform duties pursuant to the company wide safety plan.
• Report any incident or activity that may affect the company’s ability to operate safely, ethically, and profitably to the Risk Manager.
• Act in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing STG.
• Mentor less experienced laborers.
• Cook and clean as necessary in the field quarters.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Maintain any required certifications mandated by law or company policy.
• Work as a team player with co‑workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Seek and participate in development and training opportunities.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Note:
  
  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• All‑around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in the construction field.
• Basic knowledge of climbing gear, rigging, and tower safety, or willingness to learn these skills.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Rope and knot tying skills.
• Ability to safely utilize electronic test equipment and other specialized tools in performance of duties.
• Ability to safely use harnesses, belts, ropes, and other required protective equipment.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines with general time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisors, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self‑motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to travel to remote places for work related purposes (up to 100% of time).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to live and work with co‑workers in close quarters and maintain good morale.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years or more experience in the Construction field required.
• Tower Safety and Rescue Certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Rigging certification required within 6 months of hire.
• CDL…