Experienced Telecommunications Tower Technician

Murphy Tower; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Tower in Iowa seeks an experienced Telecommunications Tower Technician (TTT) to join a travel tiger team. The role supports tower construction per client drawings, with heavy travel (75-100%) and a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will load and unload materials, maintain equipment, and work at heights under the Crew Leader's direction. Responsibilities include following scope and drawings, inspecting gear, and documenting turnover.

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb a tower routinely and work at heights.
• Willingness to travel 75-100% and stay away from home as needed.
• Ability to follow client scope, drawings, and Crew Leader instructions.
• Maintain and inspect trucks, trailers, tools, and equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building towers per scope of work and drawings.
• Load/unload materials and stock supplies for tower jobs.
• Maintain tools, trucks, and equipment used by the crew.
• Travel locally, statewide, and out-of-state as required; overnight stays may be needed.
• Ensure safety gear is inspected and used properly.

Skills

Tower climbing

Travel readiness

Follow instructions

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Reading construction drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Tower Technician to join a travel tiger team

Our shop is located in Iowa, but out of state travel is required and the position will operate on a rotation schedule.

Position Description:

Telecommunications Tower Technician (TTT)

Business Unit: New Construction

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am, end time varies based on job schedule

Travel: Required 75-100%

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

A TTT assists in building each tower job as defined by the client’s scope of work and construction drawings under the direction of the Tower Crew Leader. This encompasses, but is not limited to, loading, and unloading all job materials, maintaining all tools, trucks and equipment used by the tower crew, understanding the scope of work, working at heights, and constructing the project per specifications in a timely manner.

KERA’s – Key Essential Responsibility Areas for this position:

Tower Construction Operations

• Take direction from the Crew Leader to build the job following the scope of work/construction drawings.
• Travel locally, statewide, and out of state. Overnight travel is often required based on tower location and scope of work.
• Begin preparations for next job.

Quality Control and Closeouts

• Review the scope of work and construction drawings with the Crew Leader.
• Assist in verifying that all materials for the project are taken to the job site.
• Verify that all the tools, equipment and stocked supplies on your trailer are available and in working order.
• Report any deviations from the scope of work/construction drawings to the Crew Leader.
• Take pictures of final work and provide all turnover documentation to Murphy Tower Project Manager.

Vehicle/Fleet

• Check the oil & fluids of each truck & inspect each job trailer(s) and each piece of equipment in your charge before use.
• Clean out truck(s) & trailer(s) after each job and put materials and equipment away.

Safety Awareness

• Inspect all PFAS (personal fall arrest systems) prior to climbing.
• Report any safety concerns to the Crew Leader and/or Safety Coordinator.
• Attend a daily tailgate meeting to address daily tasks and safety issues.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Cleaning
• Equipment inventory/maintenance
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements – Employees will need to be able to perform the following: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to climb up a 300 feet tower routinely, with gear, and safely complete tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time, with typical overnight stays lasting Monday – Friday, sometimes longer (infrequently), and work/stay out of state.
• Ability to follow instructions/protocols/processes.
• Familiarity with proper truck/trailer/equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and construction related aptitude including ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Educational Development:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort:

• Able to work in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold and strong winds.
• Comfortable working at heights
• Constant spatial awareness is required for safety.

Working Conditions

• Outdoors
• Warehouse/Shop environment