Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Microwave Tower Technician II
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers while ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tower Technician II installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber‑optic, and microwave telecom equipment. You will follow MasTec’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. Core duties include climbing towers and ladders, erecting various tower types, off‑loading material, preparing sites, installing carriers, antennas, transmission lines, and electrical foundations, and assisting with lifts using helicopters, cranes, or gin poles. You will also mentor less‑experienced technicians and perform other assigned tasks. • Follow MasTec Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI). • Climb and work on towers and ladders at various heights. • Erect various tower types, including monopoles, self‑support, and guyed towers. • Off‑load material, manage inventory, and prepare/clean job sites. • Install carriers, microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas. • Install transmission lines, foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguides. • Perform electrical site foundation, grounding, and conduit installations. • Assist tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸tower climbing
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna installation
- ▸transmission lines
- ▸electrical grounding
- ▸material handling
What You Bring
The ideal candidate prioritizes safety, consistently delivers high‑quality work, and enjoys solving complex, hands‑on problems on long‑term projects. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, at least two years of tower experience, ability to read and follow printed instructions, knowledge of safety standards, and physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours. A valid driver’s license is required; NWSA certification is a plus. • Lift up to 50 lb, work up to 12 hours, and hold a valid driver’s license. • Minimum two years tower experience; high school diploma required; NWSA certification a plus.
Requirements
- ▸tower exp
- ▸nwsa
- ▸driver's license
- ▸high school
- ▸safety
- ▸lift 50lb
Benefits
MasTec offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $27 to $30 for Tower Tech II, with higher rates for other levels, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, holidays, family and medical leave, and a Red Wing boot voucher. MasTec is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discriminatory hiring practices. • Compensation: $27‑$30/hr for Tower Tech II; higher rates for other levels. • Benefits: 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life and disability insurance, health/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, Red Wing boot voucher.
Work Environment
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