Tower Technician

NextLink•Great Bend, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Technician is responsible for installing wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical components where applicable. The role involves climbing and working on communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and telecommunications equipment. Technicians inspect completed work, troubleshoot and adjust equipment, run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables, and verify antenna positioning and performance. The position requires consistent use of safety procedures, including completing and documenting a Job Safety Analysis before and after tower work, using PPE and safety equipment, and maintaining tower safety and rescue training. Technicians transport equipment to work sites, may lift equipment into position using rigging tools, document work with photographs and reports, and travel to sites, including overnight travel as needed. The role has irregular hours, a flexible schedule, overtime as needed, and a required on-call rotation. Work is in person and includes outdoor and elevated work, often in challenging weather and around machinery and vehicles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
Comfort and recent experience working outdoors.
Ability to work with basic hand tools.
Team-oriented mentality and safety-conscious approach.
Must pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.
Must pass the in-house training program.
Valid driver’s license and a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
Ability to climb tall structures up to 500 feet with a load and repeatedly pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower.
Employee’s weight combined with tools must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer.
Ability to frequently move, transport, and position objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to remain stationary for 8–10 hours a day and frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, climb ladders and communications towers, and work at elevated heights.
Ability to frequently use hand and power tools.
Comfort working alone and working closely with others.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
Climb communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and related equipment.
Use hand tools and mechanical equipment appropriately.
Recognize tower, construction-equipment, and energized-line hazards and perform work safely.
Inspect completed work to verify hardware is secure, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, supports are adequate, and weatherproofing is installed.
Complete a Job Safety Analysis before each tower climb with everyone on site and document it after the job is completed.
Inspect telecommunications equipment, identify problems, and adjust equipment for optimal performance.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
Check antenna positioning against specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as needed.
Accurately analyze situations, follow instructions, and communicate orally and in writing.
Take site and work photographs, including images needed to address work issues.
Transport equipment to work sites using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
Safely lift equipment into position using rigging tools or equipment such as a capstan hoist.
Complete reports about outages, project status, progress, and other work details using a phone and computer software.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the company Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.