Tower Apprentice - Des Moines, Iowa

SBA Communications•IA - Virtual, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Apprentice performs daily construction duties to ensure quality construction and expedited commercial deployment of services. The role supports tower construction and antenna and line installation, working under the direction of a Construction Supervisor, Superintendent, or Foreman. SBA provides a two-week hands-on Tower U training program covering job skills and safety protocols. The position involves frequent domestic travel, work at remote job sites, climbing towers, and working outdoors in physically demanding and potentially hazardous conditions.

Requirements

Less than 1 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 operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle may be required.
Ability to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

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.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and profit sharing, where applicable.
Company equity stock plan opportunities, where applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
Paid parental leave, where eligible.
Company-paid life insurance and short- 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, certification, or licensing support, where eligible.
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.