Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Tower Technician II
Install/maintain telecom equipment on towers, ensure safety, mentor staff
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tower Technician II installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment. Duties include climbing towers, erecting various tower types, off‑loading material, preparing sites, and assisting with antenna and transmission line installations using cranes, helicopters, and gin poles. The technician also supports foundation, grounding, and electrical work while mentoring less‑experienced crew members. • Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecom equipment. • Climb towers and ladders; conduct erection of various tower types. • Off‑load material, prepare and clean sites, and manage inventory. • Assist with tower assembly using helicopters, cranes, gin poles, and monopole construction. • Install antenna systems (microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, FM) and related transmission lines. • Perform foundation, grounding, conduit, and electrical installations. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians. • Follow MasTec Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI).
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment install
- ▸tower climbing
- ▸antenna install
- ▸site prep
- ▸inventory mgmt
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least two years of tower experience, and the ability to read and follow technical prints. A strong safety mindset, physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12‑hour shifts are required, along with a valid driver’s license; NWSA certification is a plus. • Meet physical requirements: climb towers, lift 50 lb, work up to 12 hr shifts. • Hold a valid driver’s license; NWSA certification is a plus.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸2+ years
- ▸tower experience
- ▸driver's license
- ▸nwsa
- ▸safety mindset
Benefits
MasTec provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching, an employee stock purchase plan, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a Red Wing boot voucher, and various flexible spending accounts. Employees also enjoy paid time off, holidays, family and medical leave, sick time, and a $1,000 referral bonus for successful hires. • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Medical, dental, vision, and dependent care/FSA options. • Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance. • Red Wing boot voucher and employee assistance program. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, and sick time. • $1,000 referral incentive for successful hires.
Work Environment
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