STG Inc

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work by offering flexibility for you to do your best work, financial security, and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

What does STG Inc do?

STG, Inc. is building more than infrastructure, were building your future. We believe that continuous learning is the foundation for our success. Our career growth programs create learning opportunities for all experience levelsfrom interns just entering the workforce to experienced pros. Together, well help you learn new skills, reach your professional goals, and drive your career forward.

All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska through delivering superior construction services and management by providing the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety standards, and quality craftsmanship giving you a meaningful career.

We have professional project management and logistics staff as well as highly skilled field personnel capable of performing all aspects of our projects. Our team plans, conducts all logistics, executes, and manages heavy industry construction projects across the state, supporting development in some of the most environmentally and logistically complex locations in the world. Some of our notable work, including wind energy installation, communication tower installation, diesel generation upgrades and community bulk fuel system upgrades have provided even the most remote communities with essential services.

What can you expect?

As the Tower Technician I, you must be skilled in tower erection and performs general construction duties as part of the STG construction crew in extreme Alaskan conditions. Prior experience in Alaskas rural construction industry is preferred. This position is tailored towards Tower Erection and Microwave Installation but also includes civil and grounding work. STG focuses on new site builds and microwave maintenance.

How will you do it?

• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Follow directives from Project Foreman, and anyone senior, with the sense of duty to take initiative and remain productive at work at all times while on the jobsite.
• Climbing to heights of up to 300 feet daily in rural arctic environments.
• General construction of tower sites to include, but not limited to; site layout, excavation, foundations, erection, installation, and maintenance/repair.
• Installation of microwave antennas, systems, and all associated components.
• Alignment and cross-polarization of existing and newly installed antennas.
• Installation of all hardware related to telecommunications tower and equipment.
• Perform grounding, weatherproofing, and testing.
• Working with a diverse selection cable types, connectors, and antennas.
• Tower rigging and crane signaling.
• Perform physical labor that requires considerable use of ones arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials at construction sites.
• Work closely with a variety of other trades.
• Application of versatile construction skill set to assist other trades to meet project needs.
• Submittal of all necessary paperwork to Project Management and Accounting in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and perform duties pursuant to the company wide safety plan.
• Responsibility to report any incident, situation or activity that may affect the companys ability to operate safety, ethically and profitably to the company Risk Manager.
• Duty to conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing STG.
• Act as a team member and mentor less experienced laborers.
• Cooking and cleaning as necessary in the field quarters.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.
• Work as a team-player with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Seek and participate in development and training opportunities.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• All-around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
• Basic knowledge of climbing gear, rigging, and tower safety, or ability and willingness to learn these skills.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Rope and knot tying skills.
• Ability to safely utilize electronic test equipment and other specialized tools in performance of duties.
• Ability to safely use harnesses, belts, ropes, and any other required protective equipment gear required to meet all duties of position.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to travel to remote places for work related purposes (up to 100% of the time).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to live and work with co-workers in close quarters and keep good morale.

Who is STG Inc. looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years or more experience in the construction field required.
• Tower Safety and Rescue Certification required within 3 months of hire
• Rigging certification required within 6 months of hire
• CDL required within 12 months of hire
• First Aid/CPR training or ability to become certified.
• Valid state drivers license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of STGs Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in rural arctic environments preferred.
• Six (6) months experience specific to tower erection in rural arctic environments preferred.

More reasons you will love working with STG Inc.:

Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days

Dental and Vision Insurance.

FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Company paid Life Insurance, ADandD. *Does not carry over into off season period.

Voluntary paid Life Insurance and ADandD as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance. *Does not carry over into off season period.

Ten (10) paid holidays. *When re