Senior Tower Technician & Field Team Lead

Timberline Communications Inc; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Lodging provided when applicable

Job summary

Timberline Communications Inc. is seeking a Lead Tower Technician to serve as the senior field tech and technical lead for the crew, guiding installations, ensuring quality, and upholding safety standards on tower sites.

The role requires climbing towers up to 150+ feet, overseeing antenna, coax, fiber, and cabinet installs; training junior technicians; coordinating daily tasks with the foreman; and maintaining carrier specs and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of wireless tower climbing and construction experience.
• Experience as a senior or lead technician.
• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Competent Climber and Rescue Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass required screenings.
• Ability to climb towers up to 150+ feet and lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tower work including antenna, mount, coax, fiber, and radio installations.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for crew members.
• Provide hands‑on training and guidance to junior technicians.
• Ensure all installations meet carrier specifications and engineering standards.
• Follow and actively promote OSHA and company safety policies.
• Assist with daily Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and tailgate meetings.
• Monitor safe climbing, rigging, and hoisting practices.
• Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform and oversee antenna and line installations, RRU and equipment cabinet installs, grounding, labeling, weatherproofing, rigging and hoisting operations.
• Inspect work for quality, torque accuracy, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and propose solutions in the field.
• Help assign daily tasks and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Communicate job progress and issues to the Foreman.
• Support crew morale and maintain a professional jobsite environment.
• Lead by example in attendance, preparedness, and work ethic.
• Assist with job photos, close‑out documentation, and punch lists.
• Ensure tools, PPE, and rigging equipment are properly used and maintained.
• Report damaged or missing equipment.

Skills

Tower climbing

Lead technician

OSHA 10

Climber & rescue

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Heavy lifting

Job description

Timberline Communications Inc. is seeking a Lead Tower Technician to serve as the senior field tech and technical lead for the crew, guiding installations, ensuring quality, and upholding safety standards on tower sites.

The role requires climbing towers up to 150+ feet, overseeing antenna, coax, fiber, and cabinet installs; training junior technicians; coordinating daily tasks with the foreman; and maintaining carrier specs and OSHA compliance.