Tower Technician Apprentice

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Tower

MRL has immediate openings for Telecommunication Tower Technician looking for professional and personal growth while traveling throughout the US. POSITION DOES REQUIRE LOCATION TO OUR COTTAGE GROVE, WI LOCATION WITHIN 60 TO 120 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. Telecommunication Tower Apprentices will learn and be trained perform a wide variety of field specific job duties. We travel throughout the US and although the travel is extensive, we look to schedule employees for 2-3 weeks in the field at a time.

Time off is backlogged after each deployment. Employees wanting greater pay have the option for longer assignments. Tower Technicians must have the ability to climb heights in excess of 500 feet, lift more than 50 lbs., and have the ability to travel extensively out of state for extended periods of time, including overnight and weekends. ToweMRL provides all training and certifications, base pay (including travel time), individual hotel rooms and per diem pay for incidentals for overnight work days.

All new employees will undergo a full tower and rescue training prior to first deployment. Tower Technicians have opportunity for extensive overtime and room for advancement.

NEW EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE FOLLOWING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH Tower

MRL, LLC.

Preemployment Drug Screening

Preemployment DOT physical and must be able to obtain a medical card

Integrity Survey

Background Check

Review of Driver Record

Training and Skills Week

BENEFIT PACKAGE

Tower

MRL provides a comprehensive benefits package. Medical coverage is provided to the employee through a self funded program. The company covers 50% of Subsidies are also provided for other benefit plans (long and short disability). There is a retirement plan company match based on the employee’s salary after eligibility. Tower

MRL provides a Professional Development Programs that offers various outlets such as industry related seminars, conferences, and internal training opportunities.

Hourly Wage - $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Tower

MRL Provides The Following Additional Compensation

All required fall protection equipment

CLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms

$35.00 per day for meals while traveling - this is reimbursed on paychecks - Company does not advance this money under any circumstances

All required safety training

Some personal protective gear

Cell phone for work and personal use - after 30 days of empowerment

Training

Tower Technicians will learn the following skills to be able to pass the TIRAP credentialing program to become a Telecommunication Tower Apprentice - Level 1.

OSHA 10 (Telecom)

Authorized Climber

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Radio Frequency Awareness (RF)

Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA)

Scope of Work (SOW)

CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens

Technical Training

Scope of Work

Basic Rigging

Material Handling

Ropes/Knots

Drills/Saws/Grinders

Operate Trucks/trailers, and equipment

Knowledge of the DOT regulations

Load Securement

Introduction to Various Types of Structures and Appurtenances

Monopole

Self
- Support

Guyed

Stealth

Rooftop

Antennas

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 in excess of 500 ft.

Organize field data

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)

General Requirements

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

High School Diploma Is Required, Some College Experience Preferred



Good analytical and computer skills

Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Ability and interest in performing work in the field

Demonstrated willingness to learn

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…