Tower Technician I Wireless Services

Key Responsibilities

• Report ready for the assigned workday and review tasks, hazards, equipment, and instructions with the foreman.
• Help receive, count, inspect, stage, load, and unload tools and equipment. Report shortages or damage before they delay the crew.
• Prepare and organize approved hardware, cables, connectors, and tools for installation under the direction of the foreman or Tower Technician II.
• Assist with antenna, radio, mount, cable, grounding, labeling, and weatherproofing work within completed training and assigned duties.
• Provide ground support and assist with lifting activities only within training, under the designated lead’s direction, and using approved methods.
• Complete basic installation and elevated tasks only after training, demonstrated competence, and authorization. Ask for help when instructions or site conditions are unclear.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and understand the hazards, emergency arrangements, and limits of the assigned task.
• Inspect and correctly use assigned protective equipment and tools. Report hazards, equipment defects, fatigue, and unsafe conditions immediately; stop work when necessary.
• Follow site controls for falls, dropped objects, lifting, radiofrequency exposure, electricity, and weather. Remain clear of restricted areas and suspended loads.
• Complete required training and practical evaluations before climbing or performing other specialized work. Participate in refresher training and drills appropriate to the role.
• Follow approved instructions and do not operate unfamiliar equipment, alter live systems, or attempt work beyond training and authorization.
• Understand assigned daily tasks and report completion, questions, and delays to the foreman. Support the crew’s work sequence and keep the next task prepared.
• Record actual hours daily with the correct project and activity codes, including required preparation, loading, meetings, training, and reporting. Record travel and waiting time for payroll review.
• Obtain direction through the foreman before working beyond the approved schedule. Report unexpected overtime and record all hours worked, whether or not approved in advance.
• Never work off the clock or change hours to fit a budget. Follow required breaks and report timekeeping errors for correction.
• Capture photos, labels, equipment counts, and other records as instructed. Report errors and rework honestly so the crew can correct them.
• Keep tools, supplies, and the work area organized. Return equipment to its assigned location and help secure the shared vehicle and locking trailer.
• Protect installed equipment and customer property. Separate reusable items, returns, and waste according to project instructions.
• Assist with final checks, cleanup, inventory, and closeout tasks before the crew leaves the site.
• Support vehicle and equipment checks and report defects. Drive company vehicles or operate equipment only when appropriately licensed, trained, and authorized.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn safe use of hand tools, power tools, installation methods, and field reporting practices.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, communicate hazards, and work reliably as part of a small traveling crew.
• Willingness and ability to complete required training and practical evaluations before performing climbing, rescue, rigging, or other specialized duties.
• Ability to use a mobile device for timekeeping, photos, checklists, and basic work records.
• Ability to report reliably to the designated crew departure point and fulfill the regional travel and physical requirements.

Preferred

• Prior experience in tower work, telecommunications, construction, electrical support, or another hands-on trade.
• Existing relevant safety training, such as OSHA 10-hour construction, first aid, radiofrequency safety, or tower climbing training.
• Familiarity with basic drawings, measurements, cable handling, and equipment identification.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company authorization as a backup crew driver.

Knowledge and Skills

• Task preparation, organization, and basic mechanical work
• Safe work habits, clear communication, and willingness to learn
• Accurate timekeeping, equipment care, and basic documentation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Climb and work on towers and elevated structures using required protective equipment after training and authorization; perform sustained standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and overhead work.
• Handle tools and equipment using approved lifting methods, team assistance, or handling aids; work outdoors on uneven terrain and in changing weather when conditions are safe.
• Travel for field assignments and communicate clearly with crew members during climbing, lifting, and other coordinated work.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.