Job Description
OverviewTowerMRL & Advanced Tower Services have immediate openings for Telecommunication Tower Foreman - Level 2 for someone looking for professional and personal growth while traveling throughout the US. POSITION DOES REQUIRE LOCATION TO OUR COTTAGE GROVE, WI OR ALBUQUERQUE, NM WITHIN 60 TO 120 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. Telecommunication Tower Foreman - Level 2 will manage and train field personnel to 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. TowerMRL & Advanced Tower Services 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.Preemployment RequirementsPreemployment Drug ScreeningPreemployment DOT physical and must be able to obtain a medical cardIntegrity SurveyBackground CheckReview of Driver RecordTraining and Skills WeekBenefit PackageTowerMRL & • Advanced Tower Services provides a comprehensive benefits package. The company covers 50% of the benefits including MEDICAL AND DENTAL as well as self-funded Vision Insurance. Subsidies are also provided for other benefit plans including LONG & • SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE. There is a retirement plan company match based on the employee's salary after eligibility. TowerMRL & • Advanced Tower Services provides Professional Development Programs that offers various outlets such as industry related seminars, conferences, and internal training opportunities.CompensationHourly Wage: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour - $65,000 to $95,000 AnnuallyAll required fall protection equipmentCLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms - NO REQUIREMENT TO SHARE A ROOM$50.00 per day for meals while traveling (reimbursed on paychecks, not advanced)All required safety trainingTool & • Boot Allowance - AnnuallyCell phone for work and personal use - after 30 days of employmentCompany Provide NWSA Credential TestingBonus Referral Program - $200 at Hiring - $300 after 6 months of employmentTrainingOSHA 10 (Telecom)Authorized ClimberPersonal Protection Equipment (PPE)Radio Frequency Awareness (RF)Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA)Scope of Work (SOW)CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne PathogensTechnical TrainingScope of WorkAdvanced RiggingMaterial HandlingRopes/KnotsDrills/Saws/GrindersOperate Trucks/trailers, and equipmentKnowledge of the DOT regulationsLoad SecurementIntroduction to Various Types of Structures and AppurtenancesMonopoleSelf-SupportGuyedStealthRooftopAntennasResponsibilitiesManage field staffComplete closeout documentationConduct on-site inspections/investigations, including survey and documentation of existing conditions, field testing, photographing, and sketchingUtilize excavation equipment to assist in on-site investigationsConduct tests to exacting standards as directedPerform telecommunication tower inspections to include climbing towers in excess of 500 ftOrganize field dataPerform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades and re-fabrication to towers and other structures as directedPick-up and delivery supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via company vehicleAdhere to all Federal, State and Local driving requirementsEnsure 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 standardsMaintain company vehicle in a clean and presentable conditionUtilize available resources, technology, and tools to complete workPrioritize and perform job requirements and activities based on open communication with field and management personnelExtensive travel, 2 - 3 weeks away from base office location (over 95% travel out of state via air and company vehicle to include weekends)General RequirementsValid Driver's LicenseHigh School diploma is required, some college experience preferredGood analytical and computer skillsStrong technical, written, and oral communication skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to analyze and solve problemsAbility and interest in performing work in the fieldDemonstrated willingness to learnPhysical ability and the willingness to climb towers in excess of 500 feetPhysical ability to lift 50 + lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weat