Tower Technician III - Traveling
About The Position
At MasTec Communications Group, a Tower Technician III installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment and systems. The role involves working in a safety-minded environment, supporting quality service for customers and communities, and following company and industry safety standards. This is a traveling position involving tower work and long-term projects. The technician performs tower construction and equipment installation, including antennas, transmission lines, electrical site components, foundations, grounding, and conduits. The role also includes preparing sites, handling and inventorying materials, assisting with tower assembly and erection, and mentoring less experienced technicians.
Requirements
- High school degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of tower experience.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out printed instructions.
- Working knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to climb towers.
- Ability to pick up 50 lbs.
- Ability to work up to 12 hours.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy conditions.
- Safety is part of day-to-day work.
- Track record of completing work with a high level of quality.
- Hands-on approach to solving difficult problems.
Nice To Haves
- NWSA certification.
Responsibilities
- Understand and implement MasTec Communications Group Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies (Safety Manual).
- Understand and implement industry standards, including OSHA, TIA10-48, NATE CTS, and ANSI.
- Climb towers and ladders at various heights.
- Conduct the erection of various tower types.
- Offload material and inventory.
- Prepare and clean sites.
- Install new carriers on new-build and existing towers.
- Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles.
- Assist in assembling monopoles and welded and knock-down self-supporting and guyed towers.
- Assist with installing microwave parabolic, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas.
- Assist with installing foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguide transmission lines.
- Assist with electrical site foundations, grounding, conduits, and electrical installations where applicable.
- Mentor new, less experienced technicians.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Red Wing Boot Voucher
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and medical leave
- Paid sick time
- Employee Referral Program with a $1,000 incentive for a referral who becomes a permanent hire
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
