Senior Tower Technician & Field Lead

Betacom; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Betacom in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Tower Technician to lead installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications towers and related equipment. You will climb towers (100 feet+), manage safety, and mentor team members while delivering high-quality work under varying weather conditions.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and heavy lifting abilities; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 4 years industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
• Good computer skills; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Clean Driving Record with valid license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel out of town if required.
• ComTrain, OSHA10, RFA awareness training, First Aid/CPR trained.
• Must have experience with Anritsu SiteMaster, Andrew, PPC and towermapping/antenna equipment.
• Experience stacking self-support towers and installing waveguide, antennas, microwave dishes.
• RFA awareness, replacement, and maintenance of coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, weatherproofing.
• Highly organized; ability to report verbally and in writing to Tower Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Climbs and works on communication towers to install, replace, and repair antennas and equipment.
• Uses hand tools and mechanical equipment; ensures proper safety practices.
• Maintains safety standards; verifies tools and rigging are safe to use.
• Completes daily Job Safety Analysis and follows project scope and SOPs.
• Develops and writes detailed procedures for jobs/projects.
• Leads and mentors tower technicians; ensures work is within budget and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Tower climbing

Safety awareness

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA10

ComTrain

First Aid/CPR

Tools

Anritsu SiteMaster

Tower mapping equipment

Antenna equipment

PPC

Job description

Betacom in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Tower Technician to lead installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications towers and related equipment. You will climb towers (100 feet+), manage safety, and mentor team members while delivering high-quality work under varying weather conditions.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and heavy lifting abilities; travel may be required.