
Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Travel Tower Technician III
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers; full‑time travel.
Job Highlights
About the Role
This is a 100 % travel position. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating wired, wireless, fiber‑optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment, climbing towers and ladders, erecting various tower types, off‑loading material, preparing sites, and installing new carriers on both new builds and existing structures. You will also assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles, assemble monopoles and other tower configurations, install antennas and transmission lines, perform foundation, grounding, and conduit work, and serve as a mentor to less‑experienced technicians while adhering to MasTec’s health, safety, and environmental policies and industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. • Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber‑optic, and microwave telecom equipment. • Climb towers and ladders, and conduct erection of various tower types. • Off‑load material, prepare sites, and install carriers on new builds and existing towers. • Assist tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles; assemble monopoles and other tower configurations. • Install microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas and associated transmission lines. • Perform foundation, grounding, conduit, and electrical installations as required. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians on safety and technical procedures. • Follow MasTec Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI).
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment install
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna install
- ▸foundation work
- ▸mentor technicians
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Qualified candidates have a high‑school diploma, at least four years of tower experience, the ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, work up to 12 hours, read and follow printed instructions, hold a valid driver’s license, and possess working knowledge of safety regulations; a PWSA certification is a plus. • Require at least 4 years tower experience, high‑school diploma, ability to lift 50 lb, climb towers, work up to 12 hours, and a valid driver’s license; PWSA certification preferred.
Requirements
- ▸tower
- ▸4 years
- ▸high-school
- ▸lift 50lb
- ▸driver's license
- ▸pwsa
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $25‑$30 per hour (DOE) and includes a 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, health, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, Red Wing boot voucher, paid time off, holidays, various leaves, and a $1,000 referral bonus. MasTec is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and compliance with all applicable laws. • Compensation $25‑$30 DOE; benefits include 401(k) match, ESPP, health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability coverage, Red Wing boot voucher, paid time off, holidays, leave, and $1,000 referral bonus.
Work Environment
Field