Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Tower Technician II
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers, ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
At MasTec Communications Group, a Tower Technician II helps build the future by installing, maintaining and operating telecommunications equipment in a safety‑first environment. The role offers the chance to develop new skills while contributing to reliable service for customers and communities. • Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment. • Follow MasTec Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI). • Climb towers and ladders to perform work at various heights. • Erect various tower types, including monopole, self‑support, and guyed towers. • Off‑load material, manage inventory, and prepare/clean job sites. • Install carriers on new‑build and existing towers. • Assist tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles. • Assemble tower components such as welds, knock‑down, and self‑support structures. • Install antennas (microwave parabolic, VHF, UHF, cellular, FM broadcast). • Install transmission lines, including foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and waveguide. • Complete foundation, grounding, conduit, and related electrical installations. • Mentor less experienced technicians on safety and technical tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸telecom install
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna install
- ▸transmission line
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸mentor techs
What You Bring
• Hold a high school diploma and at least two years of tower experience. • Ability to read and follow printed instructions and technical drawings. • Working knowledge of safety standards; PWSA certification is a plus. • Physically capable of climbing towers, lifting 50 lb, and working up to 12 hours per day. • Maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. • Demonstrate a strong safety mindset, high‑quality workmanship, and problem‑solving skills.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸tower experience
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸safety standards
- ▸driver license
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
If you are a hands‑on problem solver with tower experience, MasTec provides competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for long‑term career growth. Join the MasTec family and help deliver quality service while enjoying work‑life balance and career development. • Receive financial benefits: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability. • Access health and wellness coverage: medical, dental, vision, dependent care and medical FSAs, Employee Assistance Program. • Enjoy work/life balance benefits: paid time off, paid holidays, family/medical leave, bereavement leave. • Additional perks: Red Wing boot voucher and $1,000 referral incentive for successful hires.
Work Environment
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