Cell Tower Technician

Heightstower; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Referral bonuses

Weekly pay

Job summary

Heightstower is seeking an experienced tower technician for our Mount Vernon, Ohio location. You will be part of a climbing crew performing tower operations and maintenance, including testing and installation tasks. Candidates must hold ComTrain certification, OSHA 10 certification, and other relevant certifications. The role demands physical capability and travel commitment, including overtime. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k, and paid time off, emphasizing a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications industry is required.
• Construction experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass pre-employment processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform tower operations and maintenance tasks.
• Work at heights up to 500 feet.
• Engage in outdoor labor consistently.

Skills

Ability to tie basic knots

Understanding of safe rigging procedures

Ability to read construction drawings

Familiarity with hand tools

Ability to accurately use a tape measure

Ability to use a compass

Knowledge of antenna rigging procedures

Ability to troubleshoot tower top issues

Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Education

ComTrain certification

OSHA 10 certification

RF Awareness certification

First Aid/CPR training/certification

Competent Climber certification

Job description

Our Ohio team has multiple openings for experienced tower climbers and top hands at its shop in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Overview

As a tower technician, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing, and other similar tasks in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. As a tower technician, you will work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments.

What We Need from You

To thrive in this role, you must be able to travel Monday through Friday, with some overnight and weekend work required. Frequent overtime should be expected. Experience in the telecommunications industry, coupled with the following skills, is also desired:

• Demonstrated ability to tie basic knots
• Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and cathead knowledge
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and Radio Frequency Data Sheets
• Familiarity with basic hand tools; ability to manipulate equipment and instruments with precision
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure
• Ability to use a compass and understand declination
• Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment
• Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines
• Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops
• Ability to troubleshoot tower top issues
• Ability to perform tower top fiber testing, PIM testing, and sweep test/load hopping test procedures
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, bending, twisting, and contorting your body for extended periods
• Ability to pass required pre‑employment processes, including background check and drug screen
• Construction experience is a plus

Licenses and Certifications

• ComTrain certification
• OSHA 10 certification
• RF Awareness certification
• First Aid/CPR training/certification
• Competent Climber certification

What You'll Get from Us

At Heights Tower, our mission is to provide quality products and outstanding services to our customers, to treat our customers and employees in a respectful and friendly manner, and to be a positive influence in the community. We are dedicated to developing our employees, both personally and professionally. Our goal is to provide a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training, education, and guidance wherever possible. Safety is a top priority at HTS, and all our employees participate in required safety training and routine safety meetings; engage in ongoing rescue practice; complete certification programs; and receive consistent supervised monitoring. In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, six paid holidays and paid time off (eligibility and waiting periods apply), referral bonuses, company outings, and weekly pay.

HTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.