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Calista Brice LLC · 1 month ago

Tower Technician II (Evergreen)

Alaska, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Calista Brice LLC is a company with a legacy of providing superior construction services in rural Alaska. They are seeking a Tower Technician II to perform general construction duties including tower erection and microwave installation in extreme conditions, while ensuring safety and quality craftsmanship.

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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

Climbing to heights of up to 300 feet daily in rural arctic environments

General construction of tower sites to include, but not limited to; site layout, excavation, foundations, erection, installation, and maintenance/repair

Installation of microwave antennas, systems, and all associated components

Alignment and cross-polarization of existing and newly installed antennas

Installation of all hardware related to telecommunications tower and equipment

Perform grounding, weatherproofing, and testing

Working with a diverse selection cable types, connectors, and antennas

Tower rigging and crane signaling

Perform physical labor that requires considerable use of one’s arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials at construction sites

Work closely with a variety of other trades

Application of versatile construction skill set to assist other trades to meet project needs

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

Responsibility to report any incident, situation or activity that may affect the company’s ability to operate safely, ethically and profitably to the company Risk Manager

Duty to conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing STG

Act as a team member and mentor less experienced laborers

Cooking and cleaning 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

Seek and participate in development and training opportunities

Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Tower ErectionMicrowave InstallationRigging CertificationClimbing Gear KnowledgeConstruction Tools ProficiencyFirst Aid/CPR CertificationTeamworkTime ManagementAttention to DetailSelf-Motivation

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Five (5) years or more experience in the construction field, with at least three (3) of the years of experience specific to tower erection in rural arctic environments required

Must have prior experience working with microwave antennas

Experience sweeping waveguide required

Tower Safety and Rescue Certification required within 3 months of hire

Rigging certification required within 6 months of hire

CDL required within 12 months of hire

First Aid/CPR training or ability to become certified

Valid state driver's license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of STG's Driving Policy

Ability to pass a drug, driving (if applicable), and background screening

Preferred

Prior experience in Alaska's rural construction industry is preferred

Benefits

Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.

Dental and Vision Insurance.

FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution once you have worked 6 months or worked 1000 hours of service whichever occurs first.