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Job Position: Wireless Tower Technician
Type: Full-Time
Location: Spokane, WA
Pay: $22.00-$28.00 Hourly, plus Tower Pay Rates
Weis Towers is looking for a motivated and skilled Wireless Tower Technician. The successful candidate will need to be knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of running the tower top and bottom, with attention to all jobs being completed quickly, accurately, and efficiently. This position does require travel. Weis Towers will be working directly with Inland Cellular on projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Climb towers to lead in the installation, replacement, and troubleshooting of wireless equipment based on direction from Foreman and Construction Manager
- Able to run the top independently
- Always up the tower unless the Foreman is absent
- Proficient with Capstan Hoist
- Proficient with Gin Pole
- Learn how to SWEEP, PIM, Fiber Test, Volt Meter
- Lead the crew on the tower
- Understand and comply with DOT regulations
- Perform tasks to facilitate timely job completion
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Read Scope of Work (SOW) documents and deliver project outcomes to scope and as directed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Use hand and power tools proficiently
- Follow directions well
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team environment
- Willing to work outside of normal business hours (shift work), including nights and weekends, as needed
- Use of PM gear, SWEEP gear, Fiber Test gear, climbing gear, capstan hoist, rigging, load ropes
- Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Able to lift, carry, push, pull 75+lbs
- Work environment is outside exposed to the elements with wind noise
- Ability to work at heights of 180+ft
- Willingness to mentor/train others professionally, and to be mentored/trained
WORK EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work
- Three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent
- DOT Eligible
- Climbing Certification
- Fall Protection & Rescue Training Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour Certificate
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Andrews, RFS and PPC Certifications
- Sweep & PIM Certificates
Employment Benefits Summary
BENEFITS
- 40 Hours of Sick Leave Annually
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Years 1-3, 4 hours per pay period
- Years 4-10, 5.33 per pay period
- Years 11 or more 6.67 per pay period
- Six Paid Holidays/Paid Days Off
- New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) employer match up to 4% after one year of employment
- After two full months of employment, the company paid:
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
- Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness and additional Life insurance (available during open enrollment period, annually)
- Life Flight and/or Airlift Northwest
- ID theft protection
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- $240 Gym Membership, annually
- At-cost purchase for all Inland Cellular gear items
- Paid cellular service and mobile device
- 10% off WSU’s MBA Program
- Hotel discounts
- Local business discounts
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.