Senior Tower Telecommunications Technician

NextEdge; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEdge is seeking a Telecommunications Technician II in Jacksonville, FL to lead complex tower construction, maintenance, and equipment installation at height. The role involves acting as the tower lead, guiding teammates, and ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

Candidates should possess 5+ years in telecom construction/maintenance and hold climbing/rescue, rigging, PPE and related certifications. Travel is up to 50% for project work.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, RF data sheets, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership abilities to guide team members effectively during tower operations.
• Advanced technical skills in telecommunications maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, equipment replacement, system optimization, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex tower construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities, including assembling and erecting towers, installing antennas, repairing equipment, and maintaining telecommunications systems at height.
• Serve as the point leader on the tower, providing guidance and instruction to team members to ensure safety, efficiency, and task completion.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on tower structures, antennas, mounts, transmission lines, grounding systems, cabling, and related telecommunications equipment.
• Inspect tower and site equipment to identify damage, wear, equipment failures, loose connections, or other conditions requiring repair or replacement.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues and perform repairs, adjustments, or component replacements as necessary to restore proper operation.
• Oversee advanced installation and maintenance tasks, including grounding, coax/fiber handling, Capstan hoist operations, and connector installation, while adhering to technical and safety guidelines.
• Conduct and supervise testing activities, including sweep testing, Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing, and fiber testing, to validate system performance and identify or troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment deficiencies, repairs, testing results, and completed work, and communicate additional repair needs to the Foreman or project team.
• Maintain company tools, climbing equipment, rigging equipment, and assigned work equipment in safe working condition.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company-specific EHS protocols, ensuring safety requirements are followed by all team members.
• Provide mentorship and on‑job training to less experienced technicians, fostering skill development and a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Tower operations

Telecommunications maintenance

Diagnostics & testing

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NextEdge is seeking a Telecommunications Technician II in Jacksonville, FL to lead complex tower construction, maintenance, and equipment installation at height. The role involves acting as the tower lead, guiding teammates, and ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

Candidates should possess 5+ years in telecom construction/maintenance and hold climbing/rescue, rigging, PPE and related certifications. Travel is up to 50% for project work.