Tower Technician I (Evergreen)

Calista Corporation • ALAS - Alaska State Wide, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available. As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses. Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region. STG Inc. excels at infrastructure development in environmentally and logistically complex locations. Our teams deliver specialized projects across Alaska, including wind energy installations, communication towers, and power systems for remote communities. All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska by delivering projects with the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety, and quality. We provide training and advancement paths that allow you to grow your career while delivering essential services to communities that need them most. STG Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in the construction field required.
• Tower Safety and Rescue Certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Rigging certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required within 12 months of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, terminology, methods, and safe work practices.
• Basic knowledge of climbing gear, rigging, and tower safety, or ability and willingness to learn these skills.
• Ability to recognize hazards, assess risks, and follow established safety procedures while working at heights and in remote environments.
• Ability to learn and apply telecommunications installation techniques, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic installation and equipment issues and report findings accurately to supervisors.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and other physically demanding environments.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure quality installations and reliable system performance.
• Ability to adapt to changing jobsite conditions, project priorities, and customer requirements while maintaining quality workmanship.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools, including basic rigging techniques, rope handling, and knot tying.
• Ability to safely operate electronic test equipment and specialized telecommunications tools.
• Ability to safely use harnesses, belts, ropes, and any other required protective equipment gear required to meet all duties of position.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and general time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), have a high degree of attention to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to the project schedule.
• Ability to remain focused, exercise sound judgment, and perform work safely in physically demanding and high-risk environments
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively during safety meetings, project briefings, and daily planning sessions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to live and work cooperatively with team members in shared remote field accommodations while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to travel to remote places for work-related purposes (up to 100% of time).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months of experience in tower erection in rural arctic environments preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred; ability to obtain certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Follow directives from Project Foreman and anyone senior, with the sense of duty to take initiative and always remain productive at work while on the jobsite.
• Climb telecommunications towers up to 300 feet and perform work safely at height in remote and extreme Alaskan environments.
• Perform general construction activities including site layout, excavation, foundation work, tower erection, equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Installation of microwave antennas, systems, and all associated components.
• Align and cross-polarize existing and newly installed microwave antennas.
• Installation of all hardware related to telecommunications towers and equipment.
• Perform grounding, weatherproofing, and testing.
• Working with a diverse selection of cable types, connectors, and antennas.
• Assist in performing tower rigging activities and provide crane signaling support during equipment installation and tower construction activities.
• Perform physically demanding work requiring the use of arms, legs, and full-body movement, including climbing communication towers, balancing, lifting, carrying, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and handling tools, equipment, and materials in a construction or telecommunications environment.
• Work closely with a variety of other trades.
• Apply a versatile construction skill set to assist other trades and support overall project completion.
• Submittal of all necessary paperwork to Project Management and Accounting in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and perform duties pursuant to the company-wide safety plan.
• Report any incident, unsafe condition, near miss, or activity that may affect the Company's ability to operate safely, ethically, or profitably.
• Conduct oneself professionally and represent the Company in a positive manner while on the job or when interacting with customers, vendors, and the public.
• Work collaboratively as a team member and assist in training or mentoring new employees as experience permits.
• Cook and clean as necessary in the field quarters.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.
• Work as a “team-player” with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Proactively seek and participate in training and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D. Does not carry over into off season period.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance. Does not carry over into off season period.
• Ten (10) paid holidays. When regularly scheduled to work that day.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350 in reimbursement annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED