Field Microwave RF Technician – Tower & Link Installations

QTC Inc.; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QTC Inc. in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Microwave Tower Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, align, and repair microwave radio systems on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures.

The role involves extensive travel to remote sites and frequent climbing. Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical and technical skills, knowledge of microwave RF systems, and a commitment to safety, OSHA certs, and ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in tower, microwave, wireless, or related field preferred.
• Experience installing and aligning microwave antennas strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of microwave radio systems, RF principles, antennas, coax, waveguide, Ethernet, and fiber.
• Ability to read construction drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and installation manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, rigging equipment, and telecommunications test equipment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, replace, and maintain microwave antennas, radios, waveguide, coaxial cable, fiber, grounding systems, and related equipment.
• Perform microwave antenna installation and path alignment according to engineering specifications.
• Conduct fine alignment of microwave links using RSSI, RSL, BER, or manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools.
• Install and troubleshoot indoor and outdoor microwave radio equipment.
• Perform tower-top and ground-level troubleshooting of microwave communication systems.
• Install antenna mounts, brackets, support structures, cable trays, ice bridges, grounding, and related hardware.
• Route, secure, weatherproof, label, and terminate coaxial cable, waveguide, Ethernet, fiber optic cable, and power cabling.
• Identify defective equipment, cabling, connectors, antennas, or components and perform necessary repairs or replacements.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on towers, antennas, transmission lines, shelters, grounding systems, and telecommunications equipment.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, RF designs, microwave path information, and equipment installation documentation.
• Document completed work, test results, equipment information, photographs, site deficiencies, and closeout information.
• Assist with site commissioning, integration, upgrades, migrations, and system cutovers.

Skills

Tower experience

Microwave/RF familiarity

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Safety-focused

Travel readiness

Communication/documentation

Education

OSHA 10/OSHA 30 Construction certification

First Aid / CPR certification

Job description

QTC Inc. in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Microwave Tower Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, align, and repair microwave radio systems on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures.

The role involves extensive travel to remote sites and frequent climbing. Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical and technical skills, knowledge of microwave RF systems, and a commitment to safety, OSHA certs, and ability to read drawings.