Tower Maintenance Technician II, Lapeer

Tower Maintenance Technician II, Lapeer County

Mercury Fiber North Branch, Michigan, United States

Location: Lapeer County, MI, with office in North Branch, MI
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay
Benefits: Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training

Position Summary: The Tower Team of Mercury Broadband builds and services all of Mercury’s tower sites. Tower maintenance technicians should be mindful and thorough in their work; following installation and safety guidelines, and instructions from the Tower Leadership.

• Use provided safety gear while working at heights up to 300 ft.
• Install broadband equipment at Mercury tower premises.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Assist with new tower site construction.
• Troubleshoot broadband tower equipment and resolve network outages.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Install and tune Microwave Dishes and Radios.
• Be on call and troubleshoot network outages as needed in your market.

• Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, towers (up to 300 ft.) and elevated locations.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Follow cabling procedures for wiring towers.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Self-motivated.
• 2+ years tower hand experience (preferred).
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified (preferred).
• Authorized Climber and Rescue trained (preferred).

• Ability to climb with up to a 30 lb load and work at elevated heights up to 500 ft., most work at 300 ft. or less; must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly.
• Ability to stand continuously, reach frequently, and bend at waist and knees frequently.
• Requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to stoop, crawl, squat and lift 50 lb and lift 50 lb overhead occasionally.
• Requires good finger and hand dexterity to utilize various hand tools in a repetitive manner.
• Ability to climb towers and structures regularly, including heights of 300–500+ feet.
• Ability to climb while carrying tools or equipment.
• Ability to safely climb ladders up to 40 ft.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50–80 lbs frequently or repetitively depending on task.
• Ability to move equipment up and down stairs when necessary.
• Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to operate hand tools and power tools as well as work with cables, connectors, microwave gear, and small components.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and contort the body for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain balance while climbing and working on elevated or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions year-round, including harsh environments.
• Ability to work around live electrical components and sensitive equipment.
• Ability to see the full color spectrum (important for cable/connector identification).
• Ability to hear and communicate clearly with team members.
• Ability to handle equipment safely at heights and in confined spaces.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• May be required to operate general office equipment including but not limited to copiers, printers.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these last-mile customers was developed by extending high-capacity fiber optic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband’s rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest.

Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.