General Dynamics Hiring for Wireless Tower PNW Hiring Event Apply – Tower Climbers, Top Hand and Crew Foreman Job at Auburn, WA Full Time

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

No Suitability Required

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Telecommunications

Job Description:

GDIT is looking to grow our business by hiring the right candidates with the right talents. Could that be you?

We will be hosting a Hiring event on May 3rd (10-2pm and 4-7pm) plus an Open House May 4th and 5th from 8am-3pm for opportunities on our Wireless contract in the PNW area. GDIT provides full turnkey wireless installation services along the pacific northwest and east coast. We bring the technology and expertise that our clients need to succeed.

We will be conducting on the spot interviews for the following open positions:

• 
  Tower Climbers
• 
  Top Hand
• 
  Tower Crew Foreman

If you’re interested in these thrilling positions, along with an exciting career with GDIT please apply now for more details about the event! The hiring event will be held at 1520 15th Street NW Suite 120 Auburn, WA.

GDIT provides challenging and meaningful work. Your commitment to the mission will be rewarded through:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation
• Holiday pay
• Paid training
• Sign-on bonus
• Referral bonus
• 8-week crew rotation with paid travel
• New trucks and equipment
• Foreman- assigned company truck

Please note, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for interviews.

We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. And our work depends on Tower Climbers, Top Hand and Tower Crew Foremen joining our team to support wireless activities in WA.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Tower Climber, you will be trusted to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs voice, data and wireless communications systems.
• Maintains telecommunications equipment and installs, rearranges, and removes equipment and associated wiring.
• Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Tests, locates, and repairs equipment problems associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.
• Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills – Tower Climber

• High school diploma or GED

• 0-1+ years of related experience in the field.
• Must be willing to work long hours outside in the elements to include heat/cold/precipitation/freezing temps climbing a cell tower at height of approximately 200 feet in a full body harness suspended at varying heights for up to 10 hours.
• This job requires frequent travel and overnight stays near the work location. The ideal candidate is willing to travel to various work locations throughout the assigned geographic territory and stay overnight to compete assignments at company expense.
• 6 -8 weeks work rotation on depending on weather and then 1 week off (2 weekends)
• Must have the ability to multi task and communicate effectively.
• Candidates are required to complete General Dynamics training before working in the field (CPR, First Aid Training, RF Awareness, and Climbing/Rigging Certifications).

Candidates must be willing to travel 100% of the time. Travel will be within the state of Washington and/or Oregon.

Preferred:

Prior Tower Climbing experience.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills – Top Hand

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ years of related experience in the field.
• Must be willing to work long hours outside in the elements to include heat/cold/precipitation/freezing temps climbing a cell tower at height of approximately 200 feet in a full body harness suspended at varying heights for up to 10 hours.
• Must have the ability to multi task and communicate effectively.
• This job requires frequent travel and overnight stays near the work location. The ideal candidate is willing to travel to various work locations throughout the assigned geographic territory and stay overnight to compete assignments at company expense.
• 6 -8 weeks work rotation on depending on weather and then 1 week off (2 weekends)
• Candidates are required to complete General Dynamics training before working in the field (CPR, First Aid Training, RF Awareness, and Climbing/Rigging Certifications).

Candidates must be willing to travel 100% of the time. Travel will be within the state of Washington and/or Oregon.

Preferred:

Prior Tower Climbing experience.

Experience with Verizon, or other wireless carrier installations

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills – Tower Crew Foreman

• 3+ years of related experience plus Associates degree. Related experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple tower climbers/crew
• Ability to effectively communicate with GDIT management team and assigned tower crew on a daily basis.
• Responsible for overall performance including safety, quality, production and financials. – Basic computer skills to send daily progress reports, safety reports, and quality audits with back-up photos and videos.
• Must be willing to work long hours outside in the elements to include heat/cold/precipitation/freezing temps climbing a cell tower at height of approximately 200 feet in a full body harness suspended at varying heights for up to 10 hours.
• 6 -8 weeks work rotation on depending on weather and then 1 week off (2 weekends)
• Candidates are required to complete General Dynamics training before working in the field (CPR, First Aid Training, RF Awareness, and Climbing/Rigging Certifications).
• This job requires frequent travel and overnight stays near the work location. The ideal candidate is willing to travel to various work locations throughout the assigned geographic territory and stay overnight to compete assignments at company expense.

Candidates must be willing to travel 100% of the time. Travel will be within the state of Washington and/or Oregon.

Preferred:

Prior Tower Climbing experience.

Experience with Verizon, or other wireless carrier installations

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

75-100%

Telecommuting Options:

Telecommuting Not Allowed

Work Location:

USA WA Auburn

Additional Work Locations:

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.