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 EquivalentMust have at least 2-3 years of industry experienceThe ability for weekend and evening work at all timesComputer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)Ability to read blueprintsAbility to read, understand, and follow company policiesAbility to pass background checks, DOT physical, and abide by Company Drug & Alcohol PolicyValid Minnesota Driver's License with a good driving recordReliable transportation to and from the shop locationAbility to pass and maintain CPR/First Aid AED, OSHA 10, RF Radiation Safety Awareness, and Competent Climber CertificationsMinnesota/Wisconsin resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of hirePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP HANDS Ability & willingness to climb tall structures of 500 feet or moreAbility to lift up to 75lbsAbility to bend, lift, twist, squat, kneel and sit for extended periods of timeAbility to reach, climb, and/or grasp ladders or other tall structuresAbility to perform a variety of labor-intensive tasks, operate power, and hand toolsAbility to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions; this includes extreme temperatures (cold & heat)BENEFITS Safety Equipment/Gear ProvidedNightly Per DiemDrive Time PaidHotels PaidMedical/DentalHSA w/ Company Contribution401k w/ matchPaid Training/HolidaysPaid Long/Short DisabilityPaid Life Insurance$25 monthly Lifestyle BenefitPerformance BonusesAccess to Pro Sports TicketsRide in Brand New GMC Sierra 3500sand more!