Tower Technician Job Granite Falls Minnesota USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Granite Falls

Company Description

MVTV Wireless is a nonprofit, member-owned corporation dedicated to providing reliable television and broadband internet services at the lowest possible cost to its members. Founded in 1960 to bring television to rural communities in Minnesota, MVTV has grown from a small volunteer effort into a regional provider serving over 6,500 subscribers. The organization continues to offer television service within a 30-mile radius of Granite Falls, MN, while its high-speed wireless internet now covers more than 30,000 square miles across Southwestern Minnesota.

MVTV is committed to expanding high-quality connectivity to rural areas that might otherwise lack access. The Board of Directors welcomes new members who share a commitment to community-focused service and innovation.

POSITION TITLE:

Tower Technician

Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, nights when applicable and alternating on-call weekend shift

Benefits:

Company vehicle, health insurance, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, retirement plan, Flexible Spend Account (FSA), clothing and phone allowances.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Outside Plant Manager

Receives Work Direction From:

Outside Plant Manager

Supervisor to:

None

Provides Work Direction to:

None

Resource Person to:

Outside Plant Manager, other Tower Technicians, Customers

PURPOSE OF POSITION

A tower technician installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunication systems on Access Point towers for broadband internet. These services are performed on-site at company access points.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Help create a productive, positive, and harmonious work environment.
* Be present where needed, ready to work for all scheduled hours and as needed to meet responsibilities. Includes recognizing when situations require more effort, putting in more time when needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance, and generally ensuring that all is taken care of in a professional and timely manner.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (Include, but are not limited to…)

* Work directly with Network Manager and Administrator to plan builds and schedule maintenance.
* Perform on-site company access point installations
* Correction and repair of company access point sites
* Research potential new sites and report findings to appropriate personnel
* Equipment troubleshooting & technical support for access points.
* Prepares and assembles necessary site equipment.
* Use computer systems for detailed record keeping and tracking, gather information, record interactions and/or troubleshooting for site issues
* Report any billable charges for tower-related work.
* Direct requests and escalate unresolved issues to designated resource.
* Keep company vehicles stocked with necessary equipment, inventory for installations, maintenance, and repairs.
* Ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

Other Responsibilities

Includes other responsibilities identified as needed by the employee and approved and/or assigned by the supervisor.
Be open to performing other miscellaneous tasks, which may or may not be directly related to your position.

The responsibilities listed above are representative responsibilities intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff members assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. More detailed listings of duties and tasks are outlined in supplemental documents.

COMPENTENCIES

Maintain positive, professional, and helpful behaviors while demonstrating integrity and honesty while on duty and while representing the business.
Advanced working knowledge in wireless installation, and troubleshooting.
Possess the ability to make…