Telecommunications Tower Technician

MURPHY TOWER SERVICE LLC; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Tower Service LLC in Gretna, NE is seeking a Telecommunications Tower Technician (TTT) to support tower construction on various sites. The role requires climbing towers, extensive travel, and adherence to safety standards to deliver per-spec work on schedule.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule and travel 75–100% of the time. Company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, plus per diem for travel and lodging coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb up a 300 feet tower routinely, with gear, and safely complete tasks.
• Travel up to 50% of time with overnight stays Monday–Friday, sometimes longer.
• Follow instructions, protocols and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with truck/trailer/equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building each tower job as defined by scope and drawings.
• Travel locally, statewide, and out of state; overnight travel often required.
• Begin preparations for next job and ensure readiness of tools and materials.
• Review scope and drawings with Crew Leader; verify availability of materials.
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment; ensure safe turnover documentation.
• Support safety measures and participate in daily safety briefings.

Skills

Tower climbing

Travel readiness

Reading construction drawings

Safety commitment

Equipment/truck maintenance

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Telecommunications Tower Technician to join our team at our Gretna, NE location.

As a family-owned and operated business, we treat every team member as one of our own.

Our employees are our greatest assets. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for dedicated workers who want a long, successful career – not just a job. Employees can expect a unique company culture that includes:

• Competitive salary and top-tier benefits
• Starting pay will depend on level of experience. Promotion opportunities: start at $22/hour and have the opportunity to quickly advance
• Continuing education and training through paid-to-learn programs
• Wellness programs covering physical, mental and financial health
• Travel to various job sites with weekends at home:
  • On top of an hourly rate, we pay per diem for travel: $45/day on travel days, $60 for days in-between. $25 additional per day if two employees share a hotel room.
  • Employees use company vehicles with fuel provided.
  • Lodging is covered by the company

Position Description:

Telecommunications Tower Technician (TTT)

Business Unit: New Construction

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am, end time varies based on job schedule

Travel: Required 75-100%

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

A TTT assists in building each tower job as defined by the client’s scope of work and construction drawings under the direction of the Tower Crew Leader. This encompasses, but is not limited to, loading, and unloading all job materials, maintaining all tools, trucks and equipment used by the tower crew, understanding the scope of work, working at heights, and constructing the project per specifications in a timely manner.

KERA’s – Key Essential Responsibility Areas for this position:

Tower Construction Operations

• Take direction from the Crew Leader to build the job following the scope of work/construction drawings.
• Travel locally, statewide, and out of state. Overnight travel is often required based on tower location and scope of work.
• Begin preparations for next job.

Quality Control and Closeouts

• Review the scope of work and construction drawings with the Crew Leader.
• Assist in verifying that all materials for the project are taken to the job site.
• Verify that all the tools, equipment and stocked supplies on your trailer are available and in working order.
• Report any deviations from the scope of work/construction drawings to the Crew Leader.
• Take pictures of final work and provide all turnover documentation to Murphy Tower Project Manager.

Vehicle/Fleet

• Check the oil & fluids of each truck & inspect each job trailer(s) and each piece of equipment in your charge before use.
• Clean out truck(s) & trailer(s) after each job and put materials and equipment away.

Safety Awareness

• Inspect all PFAS (personal fall arrest systems) prior to climbing.
• Report any safety concerns to the Crew Leader and/or Safety Coordinator.
• Attend a daily tailgate meeting to address daily tasks and safety issues.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Cleaning
• Equipment inventory/maintenance
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements – Employees will need to be able to perform the following: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to climb up a 300 feet tower routinely, with gear, and safely complete tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time, with typical overnight stays lasting Monday – Friday, sometimes longer (infrequently), and work/stay out of state.
• Ability to follow instructions/protocols/processes.
• Familiarity with proper truck/trailer/equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and construction related aptitude including ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Educational Development:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort:

• Able to work in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold and strong winds.
• Comfortable working at heights
• Constant spatial awareness is required for safety.

Working Conditions

• Outdoors
• Warehouse/Shop environment