Tower Technician - Entry Level - New Construction
About The Position
As a family-owned and operated business, we treat every team member as one of our own. Our employees are our greatest assets. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for dedicated workers who want a long, successful career – not just a job. Employees can expect a unique company culture that includes competitive salary and top-tier benefits, promotion opportunities, continuing education and training through paid-to-learn programs, and wellness programs covering physical, mental and financial health. This is a full-time position requiring travel to various job sites with weekends at home. On top of an hourly rate, we pay per diem for travel: $45/day on travel days, $60 for days in-between. $25 additional per day if two employees share a hotel room. Employees use company vehicles with fuel provided. Lodging is covered by the company.
Requirements
- Ability to climb up a 300 feet tower routinely, with gear, and safely complete tasks.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of time, with typical overnight stays lasting Monday – Friday, sometimes longer (infrequently), and work/stay out of state.
- Ability to follow instructions/protocols/processes.
- Familiarity with proper truck/trailer/equipment maintenance.
- Strong organizational skills and construction related aptitude including ability to interpret construction drawings.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold and strong winds.
- Comfortable working at heights
- Constant spatial awareness is required for safety.
Responsibilities
- Take direction from the Crew Leader to build the job following the scope of work/construction drawings.
- Travel locally, statewide, and out of state. Overnight travel is often required based on tower location and scope of work.
- Begin preparations for next job.
- Review the scope of work and construction drawings with the Crew Leader.
- Assist in verifying that all materials for the project are taken to the job site.
- Verify that all the tools, equipment and stocked supplies on your trailer are available and in working order.
- Report any deviations from the scope of work/construction drawings to the Crew Leader.
- Take pictures of final work and provide all turnover documentation to Murphy Tower Project Manager.
- Check the oil & fluids of each truck & inspect each job trailer(s) and each piece of equipment in your charge before use.
- Clean out truck(s) & trailer(s) after each job and put materials and equipment away.
- Inspect all PFAS (personal fall arrest systems) prior to climbing.
- Report any safety concerns to the Crew Leader and/or Safety Coordinator.
- Attend a daily tailgate meeting to address daily tasks and safety issues.
- Cleaning
- Equipment inventory/maintenance
- Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- Promotion opportunities
- Continuing education and training through paid-to-learn programs
- Wellness programs covering physical, mental and financial health
- Per diem for travel ($45/day on travel days, $60 for days in-between. $25 additional per day if two employees share a hotel room)
- Company vehicles with fuel provided
- Lodging is covered by the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
