Tower Technician

NextLink•Abilene, TX

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, repair, and maintain antenna system equipment. Technicians must complete and maintain tower safety and rescue training, use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment, and run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables. The position requires climbing structures up to 175–250 feet with a load, while ensuring the combined weight of the employee and tools does not exceed the safety equipment manufacturer’s 300-pound limit. A valid driver license must be maintained. The work is outdoors in varying weather and near heavy machinery and moving vehicles. Physical demands include remaining stationary for 8–10 hours a day, frequently moving or positioning objects weighing 50 pounds or more, repeatedly climbing a vertical tower while pulling one’s body weight plus equipment, and frequently using hand and power tools. The posting describes elevated work at approximately 250 feet and also lists climbing and work at approximately 500 feet. The schedule is irregular, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule, at least 40 hours per week, overtime as needed, and an on-call rotation that includes Saturdays and Sundays. Travel is 40–60%, with overnight travel as needed. The company describes itself as a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based ISP serving customers across multiple states and offering six-month pay increases.

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.
Ability to climb tall structures up to 175–250 feet with a load.
Employee and tools combined must not exceed the safety equipment manufacturer’s 300-pound weight limit.
Must have and maintain a valid driver license.
Must pass a drug screening test, criminal background check, and safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
Must pass the in-house training program.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently moving objects of 50 pounds or more and repeatedly climbing while pulling body weight plus equipment.
Availability for irregular hours, overtime as needed, and an on-call rotation that includes Saturdays and Sundays.
Ability to travel 40–60% and take overnight trips as needed.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
Climb and work on communications towers to install, replace, and repair antenna system equipment and perform tower maintenance.
Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
Perform other duties as assigned.