Tower Technician

NextLink•Carson, IA

7d•Onsite

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 maintaining communications towers, installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems and equipment, running cables, inspecting telecommunications equipment, and adjusting systems to ensure proper functioning and optimal performance. Technicians complete and document a Job Safety Analysis before and after each tower climb, follow tower safety and rescue procedures, recognize hazards, and use personal protective equipment. The work includes transporting and rigging equipment, taking photos, preparing work and outage reports, and complying with company vehicle safety guidelines. The role requires climbing tall structures, including towers up to 500 feet, and working at elevated positions. The employee’s combined weight with tools must remain within the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer. This is a full-time, in-person field operations position with irregular, flexible hours, Monday through Friday, a minimum of 40 hours per week, overtime as needed, and participation in an on-call rotation. Travel is 20–40% or as needed, including overnight travel when required.

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 pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.
Ability to 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 and repeatedly pull one’s body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower.
Combined employee and tool weight must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by the safety equipment manufacturer.
Ability to remain stationary for 8–10 hours a day.
Ability to frequently move, transport, and position objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communications towers while working at elevated positions.
Ability to frequently use hand and power tools.
Comfort working alone and closely with others.
Ability to work irregular hours, including overtime as needed, and participate in an on-call rotation.
Ability to travel 20–40% or as needed, including overnight travel when required.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
Climb communications towers to install, replace, repair, and maintain antenna systems and other equipment.
Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Recognize hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and energized lines and equipment, and perform duties safely.
Inspect completed work to ensure hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are fastened, supports are adequate, and weatherproofing is properly installed.
Complete a Job Safety Analysis before each tower climb and document it after the job is completed.
Inspect completed work and telecommunications equipment for proper function and problems; adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables.
Check antenna positioning against specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
Analyze situations accurately, follow instructions, and complete assigned work.
Communicate orally and in writing.
Take site photos and images 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 about outages, project status, progress, and other work details using phone and computer software.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and follow the company Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work overtime as needed and participate in the required on-call rotation.
Travel 20–40% or as needed, including overnight travel when required.