Mercury Broadband
Tower Maintenance Technician - Columbus, OH
Mercury Broadband, Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, 43050
Tower Maintenance Technician I
Location:
Columbus OH, (Center located in Mt. Vernon)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Compensation:
Competitive Pay
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training
Position Summary:
The Tower Team of Mercury Broadband builds and services all of Mercury’s tower sites. Tower maintenance technicians should be mindful and thorough in their work; following installation and safety guidelines, and instructions from the Tower Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to use provided safety gear while working at heights up to 300ft.
Installation of broadband equipment at Mercury tower premises
Represent the company in a professional manner
Assist with new tower site construction
Troubleshoot broadband tower equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve network outages
Basic mechanical skills
Installation and tuning of Microwave Dishes and Radios
Ability to be ON Call and troubleshoot Network Outages as needed in your market.
Skills and Requirements
Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, towers (up to 300’), and elevated locations
Basic mechanical skills
Knowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power tools
Follow cabling procedures for wiring towers
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
Self-Motivated
2+ years Tower hand experience (preferred)
First Aid/CPR/AED certified (preferred)
Authorized Climber and Rescue trained (preferred)
Physical Requirements
Ability to climb with up to a 30 lb. load and work at elevated heights up to 500', with most of the work performed at 300' or less; must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly
Ability to stand continuously, reach frequently, & bend at waist and knees frequently
Requires working outdoors in all types of weather
Ability to stoop, crawl, squat and lift 50 lbs.; and be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead occasionally
Requires good finger and hand dexterity to utilize various hand tools in a repetitive manner
Ability to climb towers and structures regularly, including heights of 300–500+ feet.
Ability to climb while carrying tools or equipment.
Ability to safely climb ladders (including up to 40 ft).
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50–80 lbs (frequently or repetitively depending on task).
Ability to move equipment up and down stairs when necessary.
Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to operate hand tools and power tools as well as work with cables, connectors, microwave gear, and small components.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and contort the body for extended periods.
Ability to maintain balance while climbing and working on elevated or uneven surfaces.
Ability to work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions year-round, including harsh environments.
Ability to work around live electrical components and sensitive equipment.
Ability to see the full color spectrum (important for cable/connector identification).
Ability to hear and communicate clearly with team members.
Ability to handle equipment safely at heights and in confined spaces.
Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
May be required to operate general office equipment including but not limited to copiers, printers.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Organization Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband’s rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest.
Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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Location:
Columbus OH, (Center located in Mt. Vernon)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Compensation:
Competitive Pay
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training
Position Summary:
The Tower Team of Mercury Broadband builds and services all of Mercury’s tower sites. Tower maintenance technicians should be mindful and thorough in their work; following installation and safety guidelines, and instructions from the Tower Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to use provided safety gear while working at heights up to 300ft.
Installation of broadband equipment at Mercury tower premises
Represent the company in a professional manner
Assist with new tower site construction
Troubleshoot broadband tower equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve network outages
Basic mechanical skills
Installation and tuning of Microwave Dishes and Radios
Ability to be ON Call and troubleshoot Network Outages as needed in your market.
Skills and Requirements
Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, towers (up to 300’), and elevated locations
Basic mechanical skills
Knowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power tools
Follow cabling procedures for wiring towers
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
Self-Motivated
2+ years Tower hand experience (preferred)
First Aid/CPR/AED certified (preferred)
Authorized Climber and Rescue trained (preferred)
Physical Requirements
Ability to climb with up to a 30 lb. load and work at elevated heights up to 500', with most of the work performed at 300' or less; must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly
Ability to stand continuously, reach frequently, & bend at waist and knees frequently
Requires working outdoors in all types of weather
Ability to stoop, crawl, squat and lift 50 lbs.; and be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead occasionally
Requires good finger and hand dexterity to utilize various hand tools in a repetitive manner
Ability to climb towers and structures regularly, including heights of 300–500+ feet.
Ability to climb while carrying tools or equipment.
Ability to safely climb ladders (including up to 40 ft).
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50–80 lbs (frequently or repetitively depending on task).
Ability to move equipment up and down stairs when necessary.
Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to operate hand tools and power tools as well as work with cables, connectors, microwave gear, and small components.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and contort the body for extended periods.
Ability to maintain balance while climbing and working on elevated or uneven surfaces.
Ability to work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions year-round, including harsh environments.
Ability to work around live electrical components and sensitive equipment.
Ability to see the full color spectrum (important for cable/connector identification).
Ability to hear and communicate clearly with team members.
Ability to handle equipment safely at heights and in confined spaces.
Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
May be required to operate general office equipment including but not limited to copiers, printers.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Organization Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband’s rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest.
Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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