Tower Technician ll **$500 Sign on Bonus** - Ann Arbor, MI

Company: Mercury Broadband
Location: Saline
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Want an opportunity to reach new heights while providing a unique service? Are you a hands-on worker who wants to step back at the end of the day and see a finished product that will not only last but provide value? Do you want a job that provides room to grow and countless opportunities for potential improvement and growth? Come join a fast-growing company and industry and take the first step towards a bright new future with us.Organization: Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high-capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband's rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest. Position Summary: The Tower Team of Mercury Broadband builds and services all of Mercury's tower sites. Tower technicians should be mindful and thorough in their work; following installation and safety guidelines, and instructions from the Tower Foreman. Location: Ann Arbor, MIPosition Type: Full-TimeCompensation: $20-23/hr, Plus $500 sign on bonusBenefits: Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training, No Travel Required, Ability to advance within the company Key Responsibilities:Ability to use provided safety gear while working at heights up to 300ft.Installation of broadband equipment at Mercury tower premises Represent the company in a professional mannerAssist with new tower site constructionTroubleshoot broadband tower equipmentTroubleshoot and resolve network outagesBasic mechanical skillsInstallation and tuning of Microwave Dishes and RadiosAbility to be ON Call and troubleshoot Network Outages as needed in your market. Skills and Requirements:Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, towers (up to 300'), and elevated locations Basic mechanical skillsKnowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power toolsFollow cabling procedures for wiring towersClean driving record and valid driver's licenseSelf-Motivated 2+ years Tower hand experience (preferred)First Aid/CPR/AED certified (preferred)Authorized Climber and Rescue trained (preferred) Physical Requirements:Ability to climb with up to a 30 lb. load and work at elevated heights up to 500', with most of the work performed at 300' or less; must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedlyAbility to stand continuously, reach frequently, & bend at waist and knees frequentlyRequires working outdoors in all types of weatherAbility to stoop, crawl, squat and lift 50 lbs.; and be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead occasionallyRequires good finger and hand dexterity to utilize various hand tools in a repetitive manner Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalentCompensation details: 20-23 Hourly WagePI9adfeb052119-25660-35265069

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