Tower Technician

NextLink • Macomb, IL

5d

About The Position

The Tower Technician is responsible for installing wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical components where applicable. The role includes climbing and working on communications towers to install, replace, and repair antenna systems equipment and perform tower maintenance. Technicians run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables and use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.

The position requires successful completion and maintenance of the tower safety and rescue training program and the ability to climb tall structures, typically up to 175–250 feet, while carrying equipment. Employee weight and tools together must remain within the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer. The position involves irregular hours, a flexible schedule, overtime as needed, and an on-call rotation that includes Saturdays and Sundays. At least 40 hours per week are required, with 40–60% travel and overnight travel as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Comfort working outdoors and recent experience working in an outdoor environment.
• Team-oriented mentality and safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to climb tall structures up to 175–250 feet with a load.
• Employee weight and tools combined must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer.
• Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
• Must pass a drug screening test, criminal background check, and safe/acceptable driving-record review in compliance with company policy.
• Must pass the in-house training program.
• Able to work irregular hours, overtime as needed, and an on-call rotation that includes Saturdays and Sundays.
• Able to travel 40–60% of the time and stay overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical components where applicable.
• Climb and work on communications towers to install, replace, and repair antenna systems equipment.
• Perform tower maintenance.
• Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
• Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance
• Six-month pay increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED