Tower Technician

NextLink • Sioux City, IA

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 involves climbing and working on communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and related equipment. Technicians inspect and adjust installations to ensure proper mounting, alignment, weatherproofing, and performance; run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables; and identify and address telecommunications equipment problems.

The position requires completing tower safety and rescue training, preparing and documenting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each tower climb, recognizing hazards, and following safe work practices. Technicians document work and outages, take photos, transport and rig equipment, and communicate project details using a phone and computer software. The role requires climbing structures up to 500 feet, carrying equipment, and working outdoors in varied weather and around machinery and vehicles. It includes irregular hours, an on-call rotation, overtime as needed, and 40–60% travel, including overnight travel as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electromechanical 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.
• Employee weight and tools combined must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 8–10 hours a day.
• Ability to frequently move, transport, and position objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, climb ladders and communications towers, and work at elevated heights of approximately 500 feet.
• Ability to frequently use hand and power tools.
• Availability for irregular hours, Monday through Friday, flexible scheduling, overtime as needed, and an on-call rotation.
• Ability to travel 40–60%, including overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
• Climb and work on communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and equipment.
• Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Recognize hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
• Inspect completed work to ensure hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are fastened, supports are adequate, and weatherproofing is installed.
• Complete a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before each tower climb with everyone on site, and document it after the job is completed.
• Perform duties safely and recognize safety hazards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
• Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
• Check antenna positioning against specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
• Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems and adjust equipment for optimal performance.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
• Communicate orally and in writing, follow instructions accurately, and complete assigned actions.
• Take site photos and images of work performed or 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 on outages, project status, progress, and other work details using phone and computer software.
• Climb towers to access components using safety equipment and techniques learned in the tower safety and rescue training program.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and follow the company Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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