Tower Technician

NextLink•Cedar Falls, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for installing all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical systems where applicable. The work includes climbing and maintaining communications towers and installing, replacing, and repairing antenna system equipment. The position requires successful completion and maintenance of tower safety and rescue training, a valid driver license, and the ability to climb structures up to 175–250 feet with a load. The combined weight of the employee and tools must remain within the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer. This is a full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on an irregular and flexible schedule. Overtime may be required, and employees participate in an on-call rotation that includes Saturdays and Sundays. Travel is required 40–60% of the time, including overnight travel as needed. The work takes place outdoors in varied weather and near heavy machinery and moving vehicles, as well as at elevated heights. The role involves prolonged stationary work, frequent lifting and handling of objects weighing 50 pounds or more, climbing, and repeated pulling of the employee’s body weight plus equipment up a tower. The employer offers benefits including retirement plan contributions and matching, insurance coverage, paid time off, paid training, and safety equipment. Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an alcohol- and drug-free workplace.

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.
Ability to climb tall structures up to 175–250 feet with a load.
Employee and tools together must not exceed the 300-pound safety-equipment manufacturer limit.
Valid driver 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 remain stationary for 8–10 hours a day.
Frequently move, transport, or position objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Able to repeatedly pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower.
Frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, climb ladders and communications towers, and work at elevated positions.
Frequently use hand and power tools.
Able to work irregular hours, overtime as needed, and an on-call rotation that includes Saturdays and Sundays.
Able to travel 40–60%, with overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

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