Top Division Executive jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Meridian Blue is seeking safety-conscious, hardworking, and dependable individuals who want to advance their careers in the wireless telecommunications industry.  Top Hands are responsible for assisting their crew foreman in leading a crew in daily operations to construct, install, and maintain communication towers and support structures and are a vital part of Meridian Blue. The position responsibilities include:

Pay is negotiable and based on experience.  This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus.

• Leadership: Assisting your foreman in all aspects of tower-top work to ensure a quality installation, rigging, hoisting, and project completion by directing lower-tiered tower technicians in the daily operations while on-site.
• Testing/Troubleshooting: Must be familiar with Anritsu, Andrew, PIM, JDSU, Azimuth, and antenna equipment.
• Safety: Knowledge and recognition of the hazards associated with tower construction and how to direct a crew to perform work safely in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Travel: Willingness to work overtime and travel from home (including out-of-state) for up to 4 weeks at a time including weekends.
• Teamwork/Training: You must be able to give and take direction, adapt quickly, and work in a team environment. Part of the Top Hands responsibility is to train new Tower Technicians in all aspects of tower top work. 
• Administrative: Assist in completing daily reporting, JSAs, customer documentation, and crew time-sheets, submit close-out documentation, identify materials and other resources needed to complete projects, and red lines as required by your foreman.
• Heights: Ability to climb towers, when necessary, at heights up to 500 feet and work freely.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP HANDS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have at least 2-3 years of industry experience
• The ability for weekend and evening work at all times
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company policies
• Ability to pass background checks, DOT physical, and abide by Company Drug & Alcohol Policy
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License with a good driving record
• Reliable transportation to and from the shop location
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR/First Aid AED, OSHA 10, RF Radiation Safety Awareness, and Competent Climber Certifications
• Minnesota/Wisconsin resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP HANDS

• Ability & willingness to climb tall structures of 500 feet or more
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to bend, lift, twist, squat, kneel and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach, climb, and/or grasp ladders or other tall structures
• Ability to perform a variety of labor-intensive tasks, operate power, and hand tools
• Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions; this includes extreme temperatures (cold & heat)

BENEFITS

• Safety Equipment/Gear Provided
• Nightly Per Diem
• Drive Time Paid
• Hotels Paid
• Medical/Dental
• HSA w/ Company Contribution
• 401k w/ match
• Paid Training/Holidays
• Paid Long/Short Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• $25 monthly Lifestyle Benefit
• Performance Bonuses
• Access to Pro Sports Tickets
• Ride in Brand New GMC Sierra 3500s
• and more!