Tower Climber
Position Summary
Currently hiring in Battle Creek, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Muskegon & Saginaw areas.
Newkirk Electric is seeking both experienced and inexperienced tower climber candidates for employment in its Telecommunications Division. Newkirk Electric offers the opportunity to join a highly motivated team of construction professionals who thrive in a fast-paced exciting environment and aren’t afraid of heights, travel or hard work.
About Newkirk
- In business since 1961
- One of the largest Tower Contractors in the Midwest
- Family-owned and operated
- Multi-Divisional Company with over 500 employees
- Financially stable and secure
Job Duties
- Rigging ropes, knot tying, lifting/hoisting
- Installing coaxial, power and fiber optic cables
- Attaching new steel to the existing structure
- Installing antennas
- Grounding the antenna system
- Loading/unloading material, tools/equipment, etc.
Job Requirements
- Valid U.S. driver’s license & working transportation
- At least 18 years of age
- Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Be able to pass random drug tests upon employment
- Be able to travel Monday thru Friday
Physical Requirements
- Climb towers up to 350 feet, daily
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Compensation
- Wages starting at $16.83 - $31.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Raises every 6 months for first 3 years then yearly after
- Weekly pay period
- FREE Medical, Dental & Vision insurance for employee and dependents
- Excellent company-funded retirement plan
- Daily per diem regardless of work location
- Company paid hotels
- Company provided training
- Company provided equipment
Please send your resume to moc.cirtcele-krikwen@sreeracrewot