TowerMRL and Advanced Tower Services have immediate openings for Telecommunication Tower Field Welder -Level 1 at entry level looking for professional and personal growth while traveling throughout the US. POSITION DOES REQUIRE LOCATION TO OUR COTTAGE GROVE, WI  OR ALBUQUERQUE, NM LOCATION WITHIN 60 TO 120 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.   Telecommunication Tower Field Welder -Level 1 will learn and be trained perform a wide variety of field specific job duties.  We travel throughout the US and although the travel is extensive, we look to schedule employees for 2-3 weeks in the field at a time. Time off is backlogged after each deployment. Employees wanting greater pay have the option for longer assignments.   All welders must be able to perform welding while in a fall protection harness, in rain, in wind, extreme heat, and extreme cold.  Welding is not performed under ideal conditions.  Welding "out of position" requires welders to complete welds with both hands and with items blocking your vision. A WELDER MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO CLIMB TO HEIGHTS OF 500' TO COMPLETE WELDING TASKS.  A welder must be able to lift more than 50 lbs., and have the ability to travel extensively out of state for extended periods of time, including overnight and weekends. TowerMRL provides any additional training and certifications, base pay (including travel time), individual hotel rooms and per diem pay for incidentals for overnight work days. All new employees will undergo a full tower and rescue training prior to first deployment. Field Welders have opportunity for extensive overtime and room for advancement.  A typical work week will either be 5 days on with weekends off or 10 days on with 4 days off.  and have the ability to travel extensively out of state for extended periods of time, including overnight and weekends.  ToweMRL/Advanced Tower Services provides all training and certifications, base pay (including travel time), individual hotel rooms and per diem pay for incidentals for overnight work days. All new employees will undergo a full tower and rescue training prior to first deployment. Tower Technicians have opportunity for extensive overtime and room for advancement. 

Telecommunication Tower Technician Field Welder - Level 1 perform a wide variety of field specific job duties.  This is not a full time welding position and welders may average about 30% of the time actually welding.  Welders are being asked to learn tower hand skills and We travel throughout the US and although the travel is extensive, we look to schedule employees for 2-3 weeks in the field at a time. Time off is backlogged after each deployment. Applicants must be able to weld structural members with consistent quality and safe work practices by understanding and following layouts, blueprints and work orders using flux core wire feed welders. Welders must be able to perform welding in an "out of position" position.


NEW EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE FOLLOWING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH TowerMRL, Inc.

Preemployment Drug Screening
Pre-employment DOT physical and must be able to obtain a medical card
Background Check
Review of Driver Record


BENEFIT PACKAGE
TowerMRL provides a comprehensive benefits package. Medical coverage is provided to the employee through a self funded program.  There is a retirement plan company match based on the employee’s salary after eligibility. TowerMRL provides a Professional Development Programs that offers various outlets such as industry related seminars, conferences, and internal training opportunities.

Hourly Wage - $24.00 to $40.00 per hour

TowerMRL provides the following additional compensation:
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    ​All required fall protection equipment
    ​CLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms
    ​$47.50 per day for meals while traveling - this is reimbursed on paychecks - Company does not advance this money under any circumstances
    All required safety training
    ​Some personal protective gear
    

Responsibilities

Perform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades and re-fabrication to towers and other structures as directed
Pick-up and delivery supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via company vehicle
Adhere to all Federal, State and Local driving requirements
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as additional legal regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA)
Meticulously adhere to safety procedures and policies while maintaining quality standards

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
Good analytical and computer skills
Physical ability and the willingness to climb towers in excess of 500 feet
Physical ability to lift 50 + lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
Ability to obtain applicable tower climbing certifications
Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan (e.g. Good Driving Record - No DUI's or suspensions within the last 5 years and no more than 2 traffic violations (with less than 3pts. max on each violation) in the past 3 years)