Tower Field Technician — Build Global Connectivity

SBANS SBA Network Services, LLC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual RSU awards

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Concierge service

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

SBA Communications is seeking a skilled Tower Technician to join our field teams in Richardson, TX. You will install, ground, and test telecommunications towers and antennas, reading blueprints and plans to ensure accurate completion of each site.

You will work in a dynamic team, plan and mobilize resources, and maintain high safety standards on every site. The role may require travel and overtime, with ongoing training through Tower U and related programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 1+ year of tower climbing experience.
• Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details, and specifications.
• Knowledge and ability to operate test equipment (RF sweep gear, PIM, and fiber testing preferred).
• Must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
• Domestic travel 90% of the time; able to operate a CMV.
• Valid government-issued driver’s license.
• MDOT medical physical (Preferred).
• Anritsu certified (Preferred).
• Physical demands: hearing, vision, mobility, lifting up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers and installing equipment.
• Read plans, site plans, and tower drawings.
• Install and test grounding systems and electrical connections.
• Plan, prioritize, and mobilize staff and materials to meet schedule.
• Maintain safety practices and perform daily site inspections.
• Identify materials and resources needed to complete the project.
• Complete customer inspections and address punch list items.
• Work overtime including weekends and evenings as needed.

Skills

Knot knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tower climbing experience (1+ year)

Tools

RF sweep gear

PIM

Fiber testing

Job description

SBA Communications is seeking a skilled Tower Technician to join our field teams in Richardson, TX. You will install, ground, and test telecommunications towers and antennas, reading blueprints and plans to ensure accurate completion of each site.

You will work in a dynamic team, plan and mobilize resources, and maintain high safety standards on every site. The role may require travel and overtime, with ongoing training through Tower U and related programs.