Cell Tower Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Bloomfield, CT 06002 Ready to take the next step in your career by working alongside top industry professionals? NEC fosters growth and opportunity while prioritizing a healthy balance between work and home life. At NEC, we combine the resources of a big company with the close-knit, supportive environment of a small business. The goal is to cultivate talented and motivated tower techs who are eager to learn and earn as they grow. Advance your career with a company of seasoned industry professionals who provide training, support, and a safe working environment. We offer relocation assistance along with per diem for potential out of market candidates. We are seeking Tower Technicians to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a strong telecommunications background, a commitment to safety, a keen eye for detail, pride in workmanship and an excellent ability to work in a team environment. As a Tower Technician, you will assist the lead with the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications sites and related equipment, ensuring projects are completed on time, and to the highest standards. A $1,500 sign on bonus may be offered for this position! What We Offer Paid Time Off No Cost Life Insurance and Disability Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Paid On-The-Clock Training and Certification Educational Assistance Annual Allowance Towards Footwear and Eye Protection Skills/Abilities Basic understanding of project documents and JHA paperwork Ability to read and understand rigging plans Basic understanding of RF and Steel installation/modification Perform various rigging tasks as directed Ability to perform truck and trailer maneuvers Ability to perform compliant climbing techniques Effective communication skills Ability to interpret and build to CD’s, RFDS, MA, SA, & SOW Proficient in safe climbing and industry rigging operations Proficient in rigging/signaling best practices Proficient in RF and steel install/modification Ability to exhibit strong leadership skills Attention to detail Ability to obtain required closeout documentation Effective communication skills Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred Qualifications and Physical Requirements 2 years minimum of industry climbing experience (2 years or experience preferred, not required) Reliable transportation Valid drivers license Background check followed by review Drug screening and physical followed by passing background check Problem solving Demonstrate good time management skills and adhere to site deadlines Dependable Position requires the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift body weight, PPE, equipment, tools and/or boxes. You must be able to safely perform the following types of activities daily as a part of your regular duty position. Lift/Carry 0-100 lbs. depending upon role, height of lift 0-8’ depending upon role, distance of carry varies based upon position. Pushing up to 75 lbs. occasionally up to 33% of the workday. Pulling up to 75 lbs. frequently up to 60% of the workday.  Climbing and balancing - constantly up to 90% of the workday. Bending, squatting, reaching, fingering, feeling and repetition frequently up to 66% of the workday. Twisting, crawling, kneeling – occasionally up to 33% of the workday. Hand and foot motion – frequently up to 100% of the workday Temperature tolerance; extreme heat and cold - occasionally Vibration of power tools - occasionally Noise- occasionally Pass drug screening, physical, and background check