Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Tower Technician III
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers, ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves installing, maintaining and operating wired, wireless, fiber optic and microwave telecommunications equipment, adhering to MasTec’s health, safety and environmental policies as well as industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS and ANSI. You will mentor less‑experienced technicians and perform other duties as assigned while maintaining high quality work. • Install, maintain and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecom equipment. • Climb towers and ladders to perform installations and inspections. • Erect various tower types, including monopoles, self‑support and guyed towers, using helicopters, cranes or gin poles. • Off‑load material, manage inventory and prepare/clean sites. • Install carriers on new builds and existing towers. • Assist with antenna installation for microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular and FM broadcast antennas. • Install transmission lines, coaxial, hardline and waveguide components. • Perform foundation, grounding and conduit installations, including electrical work where required. • Mentor junior technicians. • Follow MasTec safety, environmental and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸telecom installation
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna install
- ▸cable installation
- ▸inventory management
- ▸mentor technicians
What You Bring
• Minimum high school diploma and at least 3 years of tower‑construction experience. • Ability to read and follow technical prints and instructions. • Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA, ANSI) and possession of NWSA certification (preferred). • Physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours per shift. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. • Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to quality and teamwork orientation.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸3 years
- ▸osha
- ▸nwsa
- ▸problem‑solving
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
MasTec offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a commitment to work‑life balance, including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, insurance, paid time off and other perks. The company is an equal opportunity employer. • Pay $24–26 per hour, DOE, day shift with overtime potential. • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Red Wing boot voucher and health & wellness programs. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, bereavement leave. • Transportation allowance and safety training.
Work Environment
Field