Tower/Antenna Maintenance Technician

Company Information: Located on Kwajalein,Marshall Islands in the Pacific. KRS provides: the opportunity to qualify for a federal tax exclusion, medical/dental,life/AD&D, LT&ST disability, workers comp insurance, 401K, paid time off, annual leave, and housing/utilities. Most positions are 24 month contracts & unaccompanied, with company provided meals(no dependents/pets authorized). KRS is an equal opportunity employer. No Agencies, Please.


Tower/Maintenance Tech III (Full Time/Unaccompanied)


Responsibilities: Engages in the maintenance/repair of tower structures and related antenna equipment. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate complexity. Performs assigned tower/antenna maintenance tasks/efforts to include government directed work schemes under general direction. Work is performed in both a shop setting and outside on various type of job/construction sites. Work is performed at heights greater than 10 feet and up to 220 feet. Receives direction from the Tower/Maintenance Tech IV. Works with minimal supervision. Specific responsibilities include: Responsible for work accomplished in accordance with published schedules; Interprets drawings, sketches, and blueprints to determine scope of work; Determines parts, supplies, and material requirements for job accomplishment; Safely climb with confidence all climbable structures using OSHA mandated techniques and/or KRS Environmental Safety and Health requirements; Safely hoist materials and tools aloft using established KRS site approved techniques; Safely set and effectively utilize lifelines, suspension, and other OSHA mandated and/or KRS site approved climbing equipment and anchoring techniques; Recognize and identify potential fall hazards; Initiates actions to correct unsafe work conditions; Performs corrosion control work on tower structures, their components, and related antenna equipment in accordance with the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) and Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) standards, to include weather proofing coaxial lines and connectors; Repair/replace defective tower components, (e.g., guy wires, anchoring bolts, cross braces, etc.); Exercise best business practice to industry standards in repair/replacement of tower components; Assist with the repair/replacement of antenna and related components as needed; Show proficiency with all tools and equipment used to complete assigned work tasks to include specialized rigging equipment, portable generators, air compressors, and other equipment required to complete the job; Conduct on the job training of personnel as required;may provide guidance to less experienced personnel; Maintain and use respiratory and safety equipment; Store, handle and dispose of material and hazardous waste; Comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements for Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste; Assist supervisor in planning and implementing special projects, ongoing major projects and possible future requirements based on age and usage of tower structures and related antenna equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent plus 6 to 8 years of full time experience in skilled tower maintenance and repair work- to include a minimum of 3 years working at heights of 80 feet or more. Must successfully complete company climber certification program, must be able to obtain USAKA driver's license for operating motor vehicles and motorized lift equipment. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and work with prolonged standing and reaching. Must have knowledge of the hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in tower maintenance and repair work. Desire 80 (or equivalent) hours of course work in a specialized Competent Climber Certification training program at a recognizable school or training facility. Desired applicant will possess the ability to apply personal work attitudes such as honesty, responsibility and trustworthiness required to be a productive employee, respond appropriately to supervision by following policy and cooperating with supervisors,and displays a high level of initiative, commitment and effort towards completing assignments efficiently with attention to detail.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required for the position offered.

You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure.

 

Please see our website www.krsjv.com for details.

For Additional Information: Email resume in MS Word or .TXT format to cdc.employment@smdck.smdc.army.mil . Place site name, ref #, & job title in subject line;or FAX: 256 890 8533 including same information.