Tower Climber Technician - Come Climb With Us!

*6 MONTH PAY INCREASES!*

Job Summary:

Responsible for the installation of all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical where applicable

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
• Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower maintenance.
• The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and/or coaxial cables
• The ability to climb tall structures up to 175-250ft with a load.
• Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
• Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment and techniques learned from the tower safety and rescue training program.
• Employee weight and tools combined may not exceed 300-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver license.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Comfortable and recent experience working in the outdoor
• Work with basic hand tools
• Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety conscious
• Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check
• Must pass in-house training program
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment

Work Environment/Hazards

• Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind
• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
• Climbing and work in an elevated position that is +/- 250 feet with climbing equipment

Physical Demands

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
• Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet
• Frequently required to use hand and power tools

Working Hours/Days:

• Irregular hours
• Monday through Friday
• Full Time
• Min 40 hours, flexible schedule
• Overtime as needed
• On call rotation required - To include Saturdays & Sundays

Travel Requirements:

• 40-60% travel required
• Overnight travel required as needed

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus

Travel requirement:

• Travel
• Up to 50% travel

Application Question(s):

• This position is BASED & services locally in the Bettendorf area. You must reside in or near (25-30 miles) of Bettendorf. Do you reside within this area?

Experience:

• Hand tools: 2 years (Preferred)
• Outdoor working: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heights or Climbing: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road