Cell Tower Technician - Apprentice

Centerline; Plaistow (NH); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 63,038,976; Full time

Job summary

Centerline in Plaistow, NH is seeking an Apprentice Cell Tower Technician to gain hands-on training in installing and maintaining critical wireless infrastructure. You’ll learn climbing, rigging, RF basics, and troubleshooting alongside experienced crews.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with travel as needed and hotels/per diem provided. A High School Diploma and willingness to work outdoors in all weather are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel; hotels and per diem provided.
• 6 months–1 year of cellular construction experience preferred.
• Excellent physical conditioning and stamina.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing and maintaining cellular infrastructure.
• Read and understand project documents and rigging plans.
• Support RF and steel installation tasks and modifications.
• Perform compliant climbing techniques.
• Assist with truck and trailer maneuvers.
• Adhere to safety rules and company procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Driver's license

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Start your career in a high-demand trade as an Apprentice Cell Tower Technician, where you’ll gain hands‑on training installing and maintaining critical wireless infrastructure. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll learn how to safely climb, troubleshoot, and support networks that keep communities connected. This is an ideal opportunity for motivated individuals ready to build skills, earn and grow in a rewarding field.

This position is based in Plaistow, NH.

What You Will Do

• Basic understanding of project documents and JHA paperwork
• Ability to read and understand rigging plans
• Basic understanding of RF and Steel installation/ modification
• Perform various rigging tasks as directed
• Ability to perform compliant climbing techniques
• Ability to perform truck and trailer maneuvers
• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules
• 6 months–1 year of experience in cellular construction and/or training
• Excellent physical conditioning and stamina
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain and varying temperatures
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Be willing to travel; hotels and per diem provided
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance policy
• Basic computer skills required
• Sweep & PIM testing & fiber testing experience preferred
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer Certification preferred
• First Aid & CPR preferred, not required

Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear.
• Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequently the employee is required to lift or carry up to 10 or 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 or 100 lbs.
• Able to climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’ feet.
• The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.

Why join the Centerline Team?

• Strong commitment to safety and training provided
• Permanent employment with competitive wages
• Steady, local career opportunities with a rapidly growing company
• Full benefits package and 401k (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, etc.)
• 3 weeks (120 hours) paid time off and 10 paid holidays

AAP/EEO Statement

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.