Tower Technician

Position:

Fixed Wireless Tower Technician

About GigFire:

GigFire was founded in 2011 with the goal of bringing reliable, affordable broadband to rural areas. We've since expanded our service to include non-rural areas offering service that is performance comparable to fiber/cable at competitive rates.We now have over 2300 tower sites in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin covering over 50,000 square miles.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver license.
• One (1) year relevant experience preferred “not required”.
• Must be able to demonstrate attention to accuracy on all duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to climb ladders, elevated structures of all types and perform job duties from high places such as cell towers, water towers, grain legs.
• Must be able to carry at least 75 pounds.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have basic mathematics and troubleshooting skills to perform duties.
• Must be able to operate appropriate computer and test equipment associated with installation.
• Must have the ability to operate hand tools including but not limited to step and extension ladders, electric drills, hammers, wrenches, and screwdriver.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and a criminal background check.
• Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather including but not limited to hot, cold, rain, snow, etc

Job Duties:

• Install and maintain wireless gear on elevated structures such as Cell Towers, Grain Legs and Water Towers.
• Climb towers to access components, using provided safety equipment.
• Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
• Lift equipment into position, using rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles.
• Run appropriate power, ground, fiber and Cat 5.
• Update account notes and pictures from mobile devices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Plan, prioritize and organize duties and responsibilities.
• Attend in-service training, conferences and meetings, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Driving company vehicles to job sites.

Additional information:

All new hires will receive on the job site training for 3 months.

The following required items are included and provided for by LTD Broadband.

• Company truck
• Cold weather gear
• Rain Gear
• Boots, gloves
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Safety gear.
• Laptop
• Ropes and Rigging

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marshall, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23