MVTV Wireless is looking for an energetic, self-driven, positive, and professional individual for our Tower Technician team. A tower technician installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunication systems on Access Point towers for broadband internet. These services are performed on-site at company access points.

Please submit your resume to Julie Foote, MVTV Wireless General Manager, jfoote@mvtvwireless.com or call 320-564-4807, ext 217 for more information. 
 

POSITION TITLE:  Tower Technician

Hours:? Monday- Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, nights when applicable and alternating on-call weekend shift
Benefits:  Company vehicle, health insurance, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, retirement plan, Flexible Spend Account (FSA), clothing and phone allowances.
FLSA:  Non-Exempt
Wage:
Reports to:  Outside Plant Manager
Receives Work Direction From: Outside Plant Manager
Supervisor to: None
Provides Work Direction to:  None
Resource Person to: Outside Plant Manager, other Tower Technicians, Customers

PURPOSE OF POSITION

A tower technician installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunication systems on Access Point towers for broadband internet. These services are performed on-site at company access points.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

*  Help create a productive, positive, and harmonious work environment.
*  Be present where needed, ready to work for all scheduled hours and as needed to meet responsibilities. Includes recognizing when situations require more effort, putting in more time when needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance, and generally ensuring that all is taken care of in a professional and timely manner.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES? ? (?Include, but are not limited to…)

*  Work directly with Network Manager and Administrator to plan builds and schedule maintenance.
*  Perform on-site company access point installations
*  Correction and repair of company access point sites
*  Research potential new sites and report findings to appropriate personnel
*  Equipment troubleshooting & technical support for access points.
*  Prepares and assembles necessary site equipment.
*  Use computer systems for detailed record keeping and tracking, gather information, record interactions and/or troubleshooting for site issues
*  Report any billable charges for tower-related work.
*  Direct requests and escalate unresolved issues to designated resource.
*  Keep company vehicles stocked with necessary equipment, inventory for installations, maintenance, and repairs.
*  Ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
 
 
Other Responsibilities

• Includes other responsibilities identified as needed by the employee and approved and/or assigned by the supervisor.
• Be open to performing other miscellaneous tasks, which may or may not be directly related to your position.

The responsibilities listed above are representative responsibilities intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff members assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. More detailed listings of duties and tasks are outlined in supplemental documents.

COMPENTENCIES

• Maintain positive, professional, and helpful behaviors while demonstrating integrity and honesty while on duty and while representing the business.
• Advanced working knowledge in wireless installation, and troubleshooting.
• Possess the ability to make decisions, prioritize, organize, and coordinate repairs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to use collaboration, interpersonal skills and teamwork with coworkers and supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions, work unsupervised and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong aptitude to learn new skills, problem-solve and adapt to changes.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a strong attention to accuracy, detail, and safety.
• Appropriately recognize and manage conflict and adversity.
• Proficiency in technology skills and documentation skills as the position demands.
• Ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Constantly maintaining self-safety and security, as well as that of others, as the top priority.
• Maintain and exhibit positive behaviors while on duty and while representing the business.
• Ability to understand, remember, follow, and articulate communications.
• Active listening to verbal and nonverbal communications, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times to manage misunderstandings, conflicts, or disputes.
• Ability to analyze, make decisions, plan, organize and delegate tasks effectively while meeting deadlines.
• Work accurately, quickly, calmly, efficiently and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive under deadlines, drive results, multi-task, and work with a sense of urgency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Structure climbing, including but not limited to towers (up to 300’), water towers and elevators.
• Ability to work on building roofs and elevated structures.
• Ability to safely climb ladders.
• Sitting and or driving a vehicle for extended periods of time.

• Able to speak, see, hear, and respond to coworkers and customers’ needs and requests.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, legs, and feet with the ability to bend, kneel, stretch, stoop and reach above head frequently, lift, carry, push, pull and move using proper body mechanics up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work longer hours if required.
• Able to work in confined spaces at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Possible dusty or dirty environments.
• Work at high elevations.
• Work in confined spaces at times.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Travel to on-site company access points.
• Occasional overnight travel as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Power Limited Technician Licensing preferred.
• Telecommunications Degree preferred.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license.
• Current and valid vehicle insurance.

EEO STATEMENT

MVTV Wireless is committed to equal employment opportunities. Because of this, all employment decisions, will be based only on work-related factors such as experience, education, training, and performance, and not legally protected class, including but not limited to: race, color, national origin, hair texture and protective hairstyles (including braids, locs, and twists,) sex, religion, creed, age, marital status, familial or pregnancy status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in human rights commission, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.