Lead Broadcast Tower Crew Chief – Travel

ANCO Holdings; Hartford (SD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Per diem during travel

Company-paid lodging

Company vehicle provided

Overtime pay

Job summary

ANCO Holdings is seeking an experienced Broadcast Tower Crew Chief to lead field crews in installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of broadcast infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role combines tower work with team supervision to deliver safe, high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has tower industry experience, knowledge of antennas, transmission lines, rigging, RF, and a proven ability to plan, mentor, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of tower industry experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience with broadcast tower construction, antenna systems, coax installation, RF infrastructure, and rigging operations.
• Strong understanding of tower safety, fall protection, rescue procedures, and rigging best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, tower mapping documents, and technical specs.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and manage a team.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; CDL preferred but not required.
• Mechanical inclination with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of broadcast tower crews, assigning tasks and monitoring project progress.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of towers, antennas, transmission lines, waveguide, coax, and related equipment.
• Perform and direct rigging operations, antenna installations, line replacements, and structural modifications.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations, company policies, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard assessments, and site-specific safety briefings.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including job reports, safety records, material usage, and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in the field and implement effective solutions.
• Train, mentor, and develop tower technicians while promoting safety and professionalism.
• Inspect tools, rigging equipment, PPE, and vehicles to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Operate company vehicles and manage equipment during travel and project execution.

Skills

Tower leadership

Project supervision

Rigging operations

RF knowledge

Reading drawings

Tools

Rigging equipment

Antenna systems

Job description

ANCO Holdings is seeking an experienced Broadcast Tower Crew Chief to lead field crews in installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of broadcast infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role combines tower work with team supervision to deliver safe, high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has tower industry experience, knowledge of antennas, transmission lines, rigging, RF, and a proven ability to plan, mentor, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients.