Tower/Rescue Climber

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity

The Tower/Rescue Climber shall provide operation and maintenance services for the Robert E. Kamosa Stations on Tinian and Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.

Key Responsibilities

This job description is intended to be illustrative of the position's duties and should not be constructed to be an exhaustive statement of the essential functions of the job.

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials. Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Climb a variety of towers up to 450 feet and use associated equipment to repair antennas and antenna tower structures.
• Maintain broadcasting antennas and transmission lines to the highest standard.
• Inspect and repair antennas and associated equipment to anticipate problems and to resolve the deficiency.
• Exhibit all safety requirements for tower work.
• Perform other duties as the Transmitter Supervisor or Program Manager directs.