{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"21cc34c77c4a45a86778d68b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/21cc34c77c4a45a86778d68b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/21cc34c77c4a45a86778d68b","title":"Tower Tech Apprentice","description":"TowerMRL and Advanced Tower Services have immediate openings for Telecommunication Tower -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 -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. Tower Technicians must have the ability to climb heights in excess of 500 feet, lift more than 50 lbs., 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.\n\nNEW EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE FOLLOWING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH TowerMRL/Advanced Tower Services.\n\nPreemployment Drug Screening\nPreemployment DOT physical and must be able to obtain a medical card\nIntegrity Survey\nBackground Check\nReview of Driver Record\nTraining and Skills Week\n\nBENEFIT PACKAGE\nTowerMRL & Advanced Tower Services provides a comprehensive benefits package. The company covers 50% of the benefits including, MEDICAL AND DENTAL as well as self-funded Vision Insurance. Subsidies are also provided for other benefit plans including LONG & SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE. There is a retirement plan company match based on the employee's salary after eligibility. TowerMRL & Advanced Tower Services provides a Professional Development Programs that offers various outlets such as industry related seminars, conferences, and internal training opportunities.\n\nHourly Wage - $20.00 to $26.00 per hour - $65,000 to $85,000 Annually\n\nTowerMRL/Advanced Tower Services provides the following additional compensation:\n\nAll required fall protection equipment\nCLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms - NO REQUIREMENT TO SHARE A ROOM\n$45.00 per day for meals while traveling - this is reimbursed on paychecks - Company does not advance this money under any circumstances\nAll required safety training\nTool & Boot Allowance - Annually\nCell phone for work and personal use - after 30 days of employment\nCompany Provide NWSA Credential Testing\nBonus Referral Program - $200 at Hiring - $300 after 6 months of employment\n\nTRAINING:\nTower Technicians will learn the following skills to be able to pass the TIRAP & NWSA credentialing program to become a Telecommunication Tower Apprentice - Level 1.\n\nOSHA 10 (Telecom)\nAuthorized Climber\nPersonal Protection Equipment (PPE)\nRadio Frequency Awareness (RF)\nJobsite Safety Analysis (JSA)\nScope of Work (SOW)\nCPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens\n\nTechnical Training\n\nScope of Work\nBasic Rigging\nMaterial Handling\nRopes/Knots\nDrills/Saws/Grinders\nOperate Trucks/trailers, and equipment\nKnowledge of the DOT regulations\nLoad Securement\n\nIntroduction to Various Types of Structures and Appurtenances\n\nMonopole\nSelf- Support\nGuyed\nStealth\nRooftop\nAntennas\n\nResponsibilities\n\nConduct on-site inspections/investigations, including survey and documentation of existing conditions, field testing, photographing, and sketching\nUtilize excavation equipment to assist in on-site investigations\nConduct tests to exacting standards as directed\nPerform telecommunication tower inspections to include climbing towers in excess of 500 ft.\nOrganize field data\nPerform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades and re-fabrication to towers and other structures as directed\nPick-up and delivery supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via company vehicle\nAdhere to all Federal, State and Local driving requirements\nEnsure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as additional legal regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA)\nMeticulously adhere to safety procedures and policies while maintaining quality standards\nMaintain company vehicle in a clean and presentable condition\nUtilize available resources, technology, and tools to complete work\nPrioritize and perform job requirements and activities based on open communication with field and management personnel\nExtensive travel, 2 - 3 weeks away from base office location (over 95% travel out of state (via air and company vehicle) to include weekends)\n\nGENERAL REQUIREMENTS:\nVALID DRIVER'S LICENSE\nHigh School diploma is required, some college experience preferred\nGood analytical and computer skills\nStrong technical, written, and oral communication skills\nAbility to work independently\nAbility to analyze and solve problems\nAbility and interest in performing work in the field\nDemonstrated willingness to learn\nPhysical ability and the willingness to climb towers in excess of 500 feet\nPhysical ability to lift 50 + lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather\nAbility to maintain an effective working relationship with workers, other department employees, and the general public\nSome ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints\nAbility to obtain applicable tower climbing certifications\nAbility to travel extensively out of state and for extended periods of time (travel required is 95% to include weekends and overnight)\nAbility to be covered by company auto insurance plan (e.g. Good Driving Record - 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POSITION DOES REQUIRE LOCATION TO OUR COTTAGE GROVE, WI OR ALBUQUERQUE, NM LOCATION WITHIN 60 TO 120 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. Telecommunication Tower -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. Tower Technicians must have the ability to climb heights in excess of 500 feet, lift more than 50 lbs., 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.\n\nNEW EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE FOLLOWING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH TowerMRL/Advanced Tower Services.\n\nPreemployment Drug Screening\nPreemployment DOT physical and must be able to obtain a medical card\nIntegrity Survey\nBackground Check\nReview of Driver Record\nTraining and Skills Week\n\nBENEFIT PACKAGE\nTowerMRL & Advanced Tower Services provides a comprehensive benefits package. The company covers 50% of the benefits including, MEDICAL AND DENTAL as well as self-funded Vision Insurance. Subsidies are also provided for other benefit plans including LONG & SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE. There is a retirement plan company match based on the employee's salary after eligibility. TowerMRL & Advanced Tower Services provides a Professional Development Programs that offers various outlets such as industry related seminars, conferences, and internal training opportunities.\n\nHourly Wage - $20.00 to $26.00 per hour - $65,000 to $85,000 Annually\n\nTowerMRL/Advanced Tower Services provides the following additional compensation:\n\nAll required fall protection equipment\nCLC hotel card for payment of hotel rooms - NO REQUIREMENT TO SHARE A ROOM\n$45.00 per day for meals while traveling - this is reimbursed on paychecks - Company does not advance this money under any circumstances\nAll required safety training\nTool & Boot Allowance - Annually\nCell phone for work and personal use - after 30 days of employment\nCompany Provide NWSA Credential Testing\nBonus Referral Program - $200 at Hiring - $300 after 6 months of employment\n\nTRAINING:\nTower Technicians will learn the following skills to be able to pass the TIRAP & NWSA credentialing program to become a Telecommunication Tower Apprentice - Level 1.\n\nOSHA 10 (Telecom)\nAuthorized Climber\nPersonal Protection Equipment (PPE)\nRadio Frequency Awareness (RF)\nJobsite Safety Analysis (JSA)\nScope of Work (SOW)\nCPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens\n\nTechnical Training\n\nScope of Work\nBasic Rigging\nMaterial Handling\nRopes/Knots\nDrills/Saws/Grinders\nOperate Trucks/trailers, and equipment\nKnowledge of the DOT regulations\nLoad Securement\n\nIntroduction to Various Types of Structures and Appurtenances\n\nMonopole\nSelf- Support\nGuyed\nStealth\nRooftop\nAntennas\n\nResponsibilities\n\nConduct on-site inspections/investigations, including survey and documentation of existing conditions, field testing, photographing, and sketching\nUtilize excavation equipment to assist in on-site investigations\nConduct tests to exacting standards as directed\nPerform telecommunication tower inspections to include climbing towers in excess of 500 ft.\nOrganize field data\nPerform general repairs, maintenance, upgrades and re-fabrication to towers and other structures as directed\nPick-up and delivery supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc., via company vehicle\nAdhere to all Federal, State and Local driving requirements\nEnsure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as additional legal regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA)\nMeticulously adhere to safety procedures and policies while maintaining quality standards\nMaintain company vehicle in a clean and presentable condition\nUtilize available resources, technology, and tools to complete work\nPrioritize and perform job requirements and activities based on open communication with field and management personnel\nExtensive travel, 2 - 3 weeks away from base office location (over 95% travel out of state (via air and company vehicle) to include weekends)\n\nGENERAL REQUIREMENTS:\nVALID DRIVER'S LICENSE\nHigh School diploma is required, some college experience preferred\nGood analytical and computer skills\nStrong technical, written, and oral communication skills\nAbility to work independently\nAbility to analyze and solve problems\nAbility and interest in performing work in the field\nDemonstrated willingness to learn\nPhysical ability and the willingness to climb towers in excess of 500 feet\nPhysical ability to lift 50 + lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather\nAbility to maintain an effective working relationship with workers, other department employees, and the general public\nSome ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints\nAbility to obtain applicable tower climbing certifications\nAbility to travel extensively out of state and for extended periods of time (travel required is 95% to include weekends and overnight)\nAbility 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)","datePosted":"2026-07-15T10:11:22.734Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T10:11:22.734Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Towermrl","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Madison","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"21cc34c77c4a45a86778d68b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/21cc34c77c4a45a86778d68b"}}