Tower Technician

NextLink•Lincoln, NE

11d

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, and repair antenna system equipment and perform tower maintenance. The technician must complete and maintain tower safety and rescue training and be able to climb structures up to 175–250 feet with a load, subject to the manufacturer’s 300-pound combined employee-and-tools safety equipment limit. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather, proximity to heavy machinery and moving vehicles, frequent use of hand and power tools, and physical activity such as climbing, lifting, and moving objects. The schedule is irregular, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule, a minimum of 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 notes 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 weight and tools combined must not exceed the 300-pound safety equipment limit specified by the manufacturer.
Valid driver's license, which 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 in a stationary position for 8–10 hours a day.
Frequently able to move, transport, and position objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to repeatedly pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower.
Frequently able to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers, including working at elevated positions.
Frequently able to use hand and power tools.

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.
Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.