Telecommunications Tower Technician

Tower Systems, Inc; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking Tower Technicians for remote positions with responsibilities including construction, maintenance, and inspections on various tower types. This role offers the chance to travel, work outdoors, and join a family-oriented team. Benefits include company-paid insurance, 401K matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

75-85% company-paid medical insurance

401K savings plan with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Travel expenses covered

Daily per diem

Individual hotel rooms during travel

Company-branded apparel

Qualifications

• Proficient use of PC and mobile devices.
• Comprehends construction and RF data sheets.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, inspections, and maintenance on towers.
• Travel extensively both nationally and internationally.
• Climb towers ranging from 60' to 1500'.

Skills

Moral character

Dependability

Industry knowledge

Physical stamina

Rigging

Knot tying

Signaling

Education

Trade certifications

Job description

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER TECHNICIAN

This is a remote position at project locations.

The offices are located in Watertown, SD, and Winter Park, FL.

Full-Time

Monday to Friday

FORGET THE CORPORATE LADDER.

You love the outdoors. Adventure is in your blood. You enjoy real people, a comfortable shirt, and a good day’s work. If you’re not afraid of heights but are afraid of monotony, join the team of talented telecommunication tower technicians at Tower Systems. You can learn on the job and climb high in a career where every day is a breath of fresh air. Around here, co-workers are like family and the views are spectacular.

TRAVEL THE WORLD, WORK FOR AN INDUSTRY LEADER, BE PART OF AN ESSENTIAL WORKFORCE, GROW YOUR CAREER.

Tower Systems is a family-operated business headquartered in Watertown, South Dakota, with a division in Winter Park, Florida, and a satellite office in Angle Inlet, Minnesota. We have a global footprint and work wherever our services are needed.

Benefits:

• 75-85% Company-paid medical insurance for employees and dependents
• Health Savings Account option
• Optional dental and vision insurance through MetLife
• Optional supplemental cancer, accident, and disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance valued at $15K
• Fidelity Net Benefits 401K savings plan with Company matching up to 3%
• Payday is EVERY Friday
• Paid vacation accrues from day one, available for use after the first year
• Sick leave accrues from day one, available for use after the first year
• 9 paid holidays after 90-day introductory period
• 100% Travel expenses covered
• Individual hotel room
• $45 per day per diem
• Tower Systems, Inc. apparel

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 7:00 AM EST – 4:00 PM EST, with 1 hour lunch break
• Varying amounts of overtime and weekend work may be required, based on job location.

Job Summary:

Tower Systems is actively hiring experienced Tower Technicians who will perform all aspects of new construction, dismantles, upgrades, co-locations, inspections, microwave, mapping, civils, and foundations. They will perform maintenance on all types of existing towers from 60’ to 1500’.

Qualifications:

• Must be of good moral character, dependable, and honest.
• Understands and adheres to best industry standards.
• Proficient use of PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, printer, camera
• Comprehends construction drawings, assembly drawings, RF data sheets, etc.
• Proficient in general industry knowledge, including rigging, knot tying, and signaling.
• Must exhibit good physical stamina to climb towers with the ability to lift, pull, and push 80 lbs.
• Must be able to crouch, kneel, twist, and climb with both hands.
• Trade certifications are a plus!
• Willingness to travel extensively away from the home market, nationally and internationally.
• Clean driving record.

Tower Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a pre-employment background check, DOT/Medical physical, and drug screen.