Tower Lead — Wireless Install & Safety Expert

Hightower Communications, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Transportation to job sites

Overnight accommodations

Per diem

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Hightower Communications, Inc. is seeking experienced Tower Hands (Top-Hands) and Crew Leads to join our growing team in Kentucky. You will construct, install, and maintain wireless systems while upholding safety and quality standards.

Travel to job sites is required; you will perform tower inspections, rigging, and testing, and you will lead a small crew when assigned. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a strong team culture focused on safety and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Tower Hand, Top-Hand, or Crew Lead.
• Knowledge of tower safety & rigging.
• Clean driving record, background check, & drug test required.
• Maintenance experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install & maintain wireless systems.
• Perform tower inspections & repairs.
• Troubleshoot (sweep & PIM testing, fiber testing).
• Work outdoors with a strong team focused on safety.

Skills

Tower Safety

Rigging

Teamwork

Driving Record

Job description

Tower Technicians support the construction, installation, and maintenance of wireless communication infrastructure. This hands-on role involves frequent tower climbing, outdoor work in varied weather, and overnight travel. The Technician will complete new builds, upgrades, and maintenance for carriers and tower owners while upholding the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Climb towers up to and exceeding 200 ft using proper fall protection.
• Perform tower construction tasks including antenna installation, steel modifications, and rigging.
• Safely rig and hoist tower components using winches, capstans, and cranes.
• Install and test coaxial and fiber cabling, grounding systems, and connectors.
• Conduct PIM, sweep, and fiber testing (as trained/certified).
• Align and install microwave dishes and sector antennas.
• Support civil duties (ground grid prep, site cleanup, concrete prep).
  
• Maintain accurate job logs, safety documentation, and photo records.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to climb towers and lift 50+ lbs.
• Willingness to travel regularly with overnight stays.
• Pass background check and drug screening.
• Tower Technician II: Minimum 1 year tower climbing & construction experience and completion of all required courses and certifications under the Training Pathway.

Benefits
Schedule: Mon–Fri (overnight should be expected, weekends as needed)
Travel: Frequent overnight travel required (per diem, transportation + lodging provided)

Benefits Include:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance (after 90 days)
- 401(k) retirement plan (after 90 days)
- 8 Paid holidays per year (after 90 days)
- PTO: 40 hours after 90 days; 80 hours after Year 1; 120 hours after 5 years

Why Hightower? We’re a Veteran-owned, respected communications contractor that values safety, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. Join a crew that works hard, has fun, and takes pride in every job.