Tower Site Lead - Construction & Safety

Ontivity; Manchester (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontivity is seeking a Tower Technician to lead erection, maintenance, and field installations of wireless towers. You will supervise crew, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate safety and quality across the site.

The role requires climbing towers up to 500 feet, rigging, fiber and coax work, and ongoing training for tower-related certifications. Extensive travel and outdoor work are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related trade school preferred.
• Three years of tower climbing, rigging, and related work experience.
• Completion of OSHA 10 and fall protection training preferred; competent rigger coursework.
• Tower climbing safety and rescue certification required; rigging coursework completion required.

Responsibilities

• Lead tower work including rigging, hoisting, mounting, and inspection to ensure safe, quality installations.
• Install top-mounts, masts, antennas, RCUs, cabling, and related hardware per specs.
• Perform grounding, terminations, and antenna/transmission line installation.
• Mentor crew on safety, complete Jobsite Safety Assessments, and maintain equipment.
• Coordinate site setup, cleanup, and documentation for closeout.

Skills

Tower climbing

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Reading maps & compass

Education

HS diploma or GED

OSHA 10 training

Fall protection training

Rigging coursework

Tools

Aerial lifts

Skid steers

Aerial platform equipment

Job description

Ontivity is seeking a Tower Technician to lead erection, maintenance, and field installations of wireless towers. You will supervise crew, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate safety and quality across the site.

The role requires climbing towers up to 500 feet, rigging, fiber and coax work, and ongoing training for tower-related certifications. Extensive travel and outdoor work are expected.