Tower Technician

NextLink•Kearney, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Technician installs 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 safe, properly supported, weatherproof, and functional equipment; run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and/or coaxial cables; and identify and resolve telecommunications equipment problems. The position requires successful completion and maintenance of tower safety and rescue training, completion of a Job Safety Analysis before each climb and its documentation afterward, recognition of hazards, and safe work practices. Technicians transport equipment to sites, may lift equipment with rigging tools such as a capstan hoist, take photos, and complete reports using a phone and computer software. The role includes irregular hours, a flexible schedule of at least 40 hours per week, overtime as needed, and participation in an on-call rotation. Travel is 20–40% voluntarily or as needed, with overnight travel as 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 use 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.
Combined employee and tools weight must not exceed the 300-pound limit specified by safety equipment manufacturers.
Ability to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly.
Ability to frequently move, transport, and position objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, stooping, sitting, and climbing ladders and communications towers.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, follow instructions accurately, analyze situations, and select an appropriate course of action.
Comfort working alone and working closely with others.
Ability to work irregular hours, overtime as needed, and an on-call rotation.
Ability to travel 20–40% voluntarily or as needed, including 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, repair, and maintain antenna systems and equipment.
Complete and maintain tower safety and rescue training.
Perform tower maintenance and inspect completed work for secure hardware, level antennas, properly fastened hangers, adequate support, weatherproofing, and proper operation.
Complete a Job Safety Analysis before each tower climb and document it after the job is completed.
Recognize safety hazards and perform duties safely, including awareness of hazards from tower climbing, construction equipment, and energized lines or equipment.
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.
Transport equipment to work sites using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
Lift equipment into position safely using rigging tools or equipment such as a capstan hoist.
Take site and work photos, including images needed to address work issues.
Complete reports about outages, project status, progress, and other work details using a phone and computer software.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and follow the company’s vehicle fleet safety policy and driving guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.