Apprentice, Tower

SBA Communications•Biddeford, ME

11d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

SBA Communications is hiring a Tower Apprentice to perform daily construction duties that support quality construction and expedited commercial deployment of services. The apprentice supports tower construction and antenna and line installation under the direction of a Superintendent, Construction Supervisor, or Foreman. The position includes hands-on training through SBA’s two-week Tower U program, which covers job skills and safety protocols. The role involves frequent domestic travel, outdoor work, and climbing towers to heights of up to 500 feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Less than one year of tower construction, climbing, or relevant experience, or 0–2 years of general labor, construction, or relevant experience.
Knowledge of standard knots.
Physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
Valid government-issued driver’s license.
Ability to travel domestically 90% of the time.
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle; CMV-level operation of a company vehicle may be required.
Ability to hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests in person and over the telephone.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, stretch, walk, stand, and climb.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work at remote job sites for extended periods.
Applicants receiving a conditional offer for a safety-sensitive position must take and satisfactorily pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Tower construction, climbing, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Support tower construction and antenna and line installation activities as directed.
Read site plans and tower drawings.
Distribute, pick up, and organize tools and materials.
Work with Construction Supervisors and Foremen to analyze job requirements, including labor and materials.
Complete delegated work in a timely and efficient manner.
Perform construction activities as directed.
Work with Construction Supervisors and Foremen to maintain a safe job site.
Keep safety barriers correctly installed.
Complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U training classes satisfactorily.
Work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and profit sharing, where applicable.
Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
Paid parental leave, where eligible.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability, where eligible.
Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role.
Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible.
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.
Competitive salary.