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Tower Maintenance Technician IILocation: Lapeer county MI, with office in North Branch MIPosition Type: Full-TimeCompensation: Competitive PayBenefits: 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 mannerAssist with new tower site constructionTroubleshoot broadband tower equipmentTroubleshoot and resolve network outagesBasic mechanical skillsInstallation and tuning of Microwave Dishes and RadiosAbility 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 skillsKnowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power toolsFollow cabling procedures for wiring towersClean driving record and valid driver's licenseSelf-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 repeatedlyAbility to stand continuously, reach frequently, & bend at waist and knees frequentlyRequires working outdoors in all types of weatherAbility to stoop, crawl, squat and lift 50 lbs.; and be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead occasionallyRequires good finger and hand dexterity to utilize various hand tools in a repetitive manner Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Physical RequirementsAbility 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. 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. Mercu