Tower Technician

SBA Communications•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The Tower Technician performs daily construction duties to ensure quality construction and expedited commercial deployment of services. The role involves tower construction, antenna and line installation and testing, grounding work, and coordination with the Tower Crew Lead and Construction Supervisor. SBA provides a two-week hands-on Tower U training program covering job skills and safety protocols, and requires satisfactory completion of Tower U and TS&R training classes. The position requires frequent domestic travel, the ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level, and the physical ability to climb towers up to 500 feet. Work is regularly performed outdoors and may involve remote job sites, electrical shock and radiation risks, mechanical parts, heights, and very loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least 1 year of recent tower-climbing experience.
Knowledge of standard knots.
Ability to read blueprints, details, and specifications.
Ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
Ability to travel domestically 90% of the time.
Ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level and a valid government-issued driver's license.
Ability to hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests in person and by telephone.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Ability to stand for 90% of the day; stoop, bend, reach, stretch, walk, and climb; and lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work at remote job sites for extended periods.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends and evenings.
Satisfactory completion of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
Applicants receiving a conditional offer for a safety-sensitive position must take and satisfactorily pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and ability to operate test equipment, such as RF sweep gear, PIM, and fiber testing equipment.
MDOT medical physical preferred.
Anritsu certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform tower construction, including assembling and erecting towers; installing antennas and mounting hardware; installing coax and connectors; grounding; and testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
Read plans, site plans, and tower drawings.
Install, connect, and test underground and above-ground grounding systems.
Plan, prioritize, and mobilize staff and materials to complete work efficiently and meet schedules.
Keep the Tower Crew Lead informed about construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or schedules.
Identify materials and other resources needed to complete projects.
Identify construction punch-list items and ensure they are remedied before customer inspection.
Maintain and enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices, including conducting daily job-site equipment safety inspections before operation.
Work with the Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements, including labor and materials.
Work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings, as required.
Satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and, where applicable, profit sharing.
Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans where applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
Paid parental leave where eligible.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability where eligible.
Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year depending on the role.
Education assistance and professional development, certification, or licensing support where eligible.
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation may be available depending on the role.
Competitive salary range.