Tower Technician
About The Position
Tower Technicians are right in the action, responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal of tower and antenna systems. You get to travel across the region working on towers for all the major cellular carriers, utility and wind energy companies. VIKOR specializes in commercial tower construction, maintenance, and service work for the wireless, utility, and wind energy industries. With offices in Sioux Falls, SD; Rapid City, SD; Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO; Tulsa, OK; Bismarck, ND; Phoenix, AZ; and Sebree, KY our geographic footprint spans from the Great Plains to the Mountain States.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of tower industry experience
- Able to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and your level of expertise in the tower industry
- Must have a valid driver's license - ability to obtain CDL
- Ability to travel 6-8 weeks at a time
- Ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50lb load
Nice To Haves
- NWSA TTT-1 is a plus
Responsibilities
- Travel from 6-8 weeks at a time
- Treat company tools and equipment with good care and keeping
- Receive and follow directions of crew chief
- Assist crew chief in assuring jobs are brought in on time
- Assist in training new employees as directed
- Advance within prescribed time frames as part of company Advancement Program
- Follow all the safety and regulatory policies and procedures put in place by VIKOR and OSHA
- Attend the daily safety meetings
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Frequently inspect trucks and equipment
Benefits
- $40/day per-diem for meals while traveling
- Company provided individual hotel room
- Paid holidays plus five additional paid days off for field staff
- Paid vacation and personal time with a graduating scale based on years of service: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years, 5 weeks after 10 years
- Cash retirement bonus to all employees on their anniversary
- Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free $100,000 life insurance policy for all employees
- We use company trucks only. You do not have to drive to the job sites in your own vehicle
- Opportunity to make Foreman position within 3-6 months
- VIKOR covers all your travel expenses including per diem and your own hotel room
- VIKOR will also pay for you to receive your CDL license
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
