Tower Operator: Live-Fire Range Oversight & Safety

Synertex LLC; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Synertex LLC is seeking a Tower Operator at Fort Hood, TX. This on-site role involves monitoring range activity from an elevated tower, enforcing safety limits, and communicating with Range Control. Training is provided, with on-the-job learning and growth into safety and range operations.

Ideal candidates are comfortable outdoors, at elevation, and with two-way radios. A high school diploma is required; post-hire certification can be earned. Travel between range sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain tower operator certification (training provided).
• Comfortable outdoors, elevated, and in varied weather conditions.
• Clear verbal communication and comfort using two-way radios.
• Ability to pass a standard background check and obtain installation access.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for travel between range sites.
• No prior military or defense-contracting experience required - on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live-fire range activity from an observation tower and communicate range status to Range Control via radio.
• Enforce limits of fire and range safety procedures; verify no personnel are downrange before a range goes "hot."
• Post and remove range warning flags (day) and warning lights (night) to indicate range status.
• Log range activity, unusual occurrences, and safety incidents on standard range logs.
• Conduct routine physical security checks of the tower and surrounding area on a recurring schedule.
• Coordinate with the training unit on-site regarding scenario timing and safety briefings.
• Report equipment or target malfunctions to maintenance/range operations staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tower operator certification (to be obtained)

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

Synertex LLC is seeking a Tower Operator at Fort Hood, TX. This on-site role involves monitoring range activity from an elevated tower, enforcing safety limits, and communicating with Range Control. Training is provided, with on-the-job learning and growth into safety and range operations.

Ideal candidates are comfortable outdoors, at elevation, and with two-way radios. A high school diploma is required; post-hire certification can be earned. Travel between range sites may be needed.