Tower Technician II

About the Role

This 100% travel role involves installing, maintaining, and operating wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment, adhering to MasTec safety policies and industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. Responsibilities include climbing towers and ladders, erecting various tower types, off‑loading material, preparing sites, installing carriers on new and existing towers, and assisting with tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles. • Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecom equipment. • Follow MasTec safety policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI). • Climb towers and ladders, erect various tower types, and assist with helicopter, crane, and gin‑pole installations. • Off‑load material, prepare and clean sites, and install carriers on new and existing towers. • Assemble monopoles, self‑support, knock‑down, and guyed towers. • Install microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas. • Install transmission lines, foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and waveguide. • Perform foundation, grounding, conduit, and electrical installations. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians and complete other assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸telecom install
• ▸tower erection
• ▸antenna install
• ▸transmission lines
• ▸grounding
• ▸tech mentoring

What You Bring

Candidates must prioritize safety, have a track record of high‑quality work, and enjoy hands‑on problem solving. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, at least two years of tower experience, ability to read technical prints, knowledge of safety regulations, physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, work up to 12 hours, and a valid driver’s license; a PWSA certification is a plus. • High school diploma; minimum 2 years tower experience. • Ability to read and interpret technical prints and instructions. • Proven safety record and knowledge of OSHA/industry regulations. • Physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours. • Valid driver’s license meeting company standards; PWSA certification a plus. • Strong problem‑solving, hands‑on work ethic, and teamwork orientation.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸2 years
• ▸prints
• ▸osha
• ▸driver's license
• ▸pwsa

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $23 to $27 per hour (DOE) and includes a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, a Red Wing boot voucher, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and various leaves. A $1,000 referral incentive is offered for successful hires. • $23‑$27 hourly wage (DOE). • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical, and bereavement leave. • Red Wing boot voucher and employee assistance program. • $1,000 referral incentive for successful hires.

Work Environment

Field