Senior Tower Technician

Summit Technology Group; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Technology Group in Keego Harbor, MI, seeks a Senior Tower Technician to lead on-site tower projects, ensuring safety, planning, and technical execution for AM, FM, and TV towers. You will install, inspect, and maintain equipment while coordinating with engineers and traveling regionally for multi-day assignments.

Responsibilities include requisitioning hardware, maintaining safety gear, and mentoring junior climbers, with occasional studio and transmitter site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years tower climbing experience, 3+ years in broadcast applications.
• Knowledge of broadcast antenna systems and transmission lines.
• RF safety protocols per OET-65 and ANSI/IEEE C95.1-2019.
• Rigging, hoisting, and tower rescue procedures familiarity.
• NATE or ComTrain Tower Climber/Rescue cert.
• OSHA 10/30-hour construction safety card.
• Valid driver’s license and DOT medical exam ability.
• Willingness to travel regionally for multi-day projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews during climbs, rigging and installation.
• Install, remove, and align broadcast antennas and transmission lines.
• Conduct tower inspections, grounding audits, lighting maintenance, FDA/FCC compliance checks.
• Supervise safety, conduct tailgate meetings, ensure OSHA/ANSI compliance.
• Interpret drawings and manufacturer documentation for antenna systems.
• Troubleshoot RF transmission issues with sweep testers and analyzers.
• Prepare post-job reports and client sign-offs.
• Train and mentor junior climbers, enforce safety policies.
• Coordinate with Summit engineers on scheduling and logistics.

Skills

Tower climbing

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

RF safety

Rigging/hoisting

Site supervision

Project coordination

Tools

Sweep gear

RF analyzers

Drones

TDRs

Job description

Senior Tower Technician

Full-time, Keego Harbor, Travel

About Us

Summit Technology Group is a leading provider of innovative broadcast engineering solutions. We specialize in designing, integrating, and supporting high-quality broadcast equipment for television, radio, and digital media platforms. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver cutting-edge technology that helps our clients succeed in the fast-paced world of media broadcasting.

Overview

Summit Technology Group is expanding its in-house tower services team to support the installation, inspection, and maintenance of AM, FM, and TV broadcast towers, antennas, transmission lines, and associated equipment. The Senior Tower Technician will serve as the on-site lead for tower projects—responsible for safety, project planning, and technical execution. Between tower projects, Technician will be asked to assist on studio and transmitter site builds, repairs, maintenance, and decommissioning. Additional responsibilities include requisitioning tower hardware from our purchasing team and keeping safety gear, tower components, and other equipment in stock and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews during tower climbs, rigging, and installation activities.
• Perform installation, removal, and alignment of broadcast antennas, feedlines, and transmission systems (including 7/8", 1-5/8", 3" Heliax, rigid line, and waveguide).
• Conduct tower inspections, grounding audits, lighting system maintenance, and FAA/FCC compliance checks.
• Supervise job safety, conduct daily tailgate meetings, and ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 and ANSI/TIA-222 standards.
• Interpret structural drawings, site blueprints, and manufacturer documentation for antenna systems and mounts.
• Troubleshoot transmission and RF line faults using sweep testers, TDRs, and analyzers.
• Complete post-job reports, photo documentation, and client sign-off forms.
• Train and mentor junior climbers and ensure adherence to company safety policies.
• Interface with Summit engineering staff on scheduling, material needs, and site logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tower climbing experience, with at least 3 years in broadcast applications (AM/FM/TV or STL).
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast antenna systems, transmission line handling, and RF safety protocols (OET-65, ANSI/IEEE C95.1-2019).
• Familiarity with rigging, hoisting, and tower rescue procedures.
• NATE or ComTrain Tower Climber/Rescue certification (current).
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety card.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass DOT medical exam.
• Comfortable traveling regionally for multi-day projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• AM skirt system or base-insulated tower experience.
• Knowledge of RF exposure limits and site RF lockout/tagout procedures.
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Ability to operate sweep gear, RF analyzers, and drones for visual inspection.

P.S. Ideas L.L.C. dba Summit Technology Group affirms its commitment to providing Equal Opportunity Employment to all qualified candidates and complies with all applicable laws.

Summit Technology Group provides advanced technical solutions to the ever evolving broadcast industry. Partner with us today to see why the best broadcasters in the world choose Summit.