Telecom Tower Tech | Travel‑Heavy Field Service & Growth

Socket.dev; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel allowance $45/day

Lodging provided

Company vehicle with fuel

Lodging covered by company

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Telecommunications Tower Technician to join our Springfield, MO team. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on towers and related equipment to ensure optimal network performance.

This role requires climbing and working at heights, 50-75% travel, and a willingness to learn through paid training. We offer competitive pay, per diem, lodging, company vehicle use, and a family‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of telecommunications tower experience (construction, service, or maintenance).
• Proficient in climbing towers and working at heights in various weather conditions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for RF, fiber, and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Basic computer and mobile app skills for ticketing, reporting, and testing software.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on telecommunication towers, antennas, radios, coax, and other wireless equipment.
• Respond to and complete service tickets according to customer specifications and deadlines.
• Assess issues, verify Scope of Work, and communicate needs or changes to the Service Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Identify and secure any necessary site access, permits, or equipment (lifts, cranes, safety gear, etc.).
• Ensure all required tools, test gear, and materials are available and in proper working order before mobilizing to site.
• Follow a work plan to organize tasks and ensure efficient use of time and resources while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform on-site testing, troubleshooting, and equipment swaps as necessary to restore or improve service.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work performed, including photos, test results, and service logs.
• Adhere to all safety standards and participate in safety audits as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of company vehicles, tools, and assigned job sites.
• Properly handle, store, and return customer-owned equipment (antennas, radio heads, etc.).
• Provide support to fellow technicians.

Skills

Tower climbing

RF troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

OSHA 10/30 First Aid/CPR

Tools

RF testing equipment

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Telecommunications Tower Technician to join our Springfield, MO team. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on towers and related equipment to ensure optimal network performance.

This role requires climbing and working at heights, 50-75% travel, and a willingness to learn through paid training. We offer competitive pay, per diem, lodging, company vehicle use, and a family‑owned culture.