Tower Operator: Live-Fire Range Safety & Operations

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

Job summary

Synertex LLC seeks a Tower Operator at Fort Hood, TX to monitor live-fire range activity from an elevated tower and ensure safety protocols are followed. The role involves communicating with Range Control, enforcing fire limits, and maintaining accurate logs.

The position is full-time and on-site, with on-the-job training provided. Candidates should be comfortable outdoors, at height, and able to obtain installation access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain range/tower operator certification (training provided by employer).
• Comfortable working outdoors, at elevation, and in varied weather conditions.
• Clear verbal communication skills 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Radio operation

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Background check

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tower certification

Job description

Synertex LLC seeks a Tower Operator at Fort Hood, TX to monitor live-fire range activity from an elevated tower and ensure safety protocols are followed. The role involves communicating with Range Control, enforcing fire limits, and maintaining accurate logs.

The position is full-time and on-site, with on-the-job training provided. Candidates should be comfortable outdoors, at height, and able to obtain installation access.