Tower Technician

Nextlink Internet; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Safety equipment provided

Signing bonus

Yearly bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Nextlink Internet is hiring a Tower Technician in Lampasas, TX. This full-time role involves climbing towers up to height and installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems, along with cable work and safety procedures. Attractive benefits and on-call rotation are included.

The position requires outdoor work, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass drug screening and background checks. Expect irregular hours with 40+ hours weekly and 40–60% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience using basic hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Outdoor work experience preferred.
• Climbing towers and working at height experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and repair antenna systems on towers and related equipment.
• Perform tower maintenance and run power, ground, and communication cabling.
• Follow safety procedures and complete training including tower safety and rescue.
• Travel to various sites as required by assignments.

Skills

Hand tools

Outdoor work

Heights / climbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Tower TechnicianApply: Lampasas, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100699**Company Overview**We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.Responsible for the installation of all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical where applicable**6 MONTH PAY INCREASES!****Essential Functions:***Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.* Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower maintenance.* The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.* Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and/or coaxial cables* The ability to climb tall structures up to 175-250ft with a load.* Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.* Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment and techniques learned from the tower safety and rescue training program.* Employee weight and tools combined may not exceed 300-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.* Must have and maintain a valid driver license.* Other duties as assigned**Skills:*** Comfortable and recent experience working in the outdoor* Work with basic hand tools* Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety conscious* Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check* Must pass in-house training program* Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy**Education and Experience:*** High school diploma or GED equivalent preferreed* Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment**Work Environment/Hazards*** Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind* In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles* Climbing and work in an elevated position that is +/- 250 feet with climbing equipment**Physical Demands*** Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day* Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more* Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly* Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet* Frequently required to use hand and power tools**Working Hours/Days:*** Irregular hours* Monday through Friday* Full Time* Min 40 hours, flexible schedule* Overtime as needed* On call rotation required - To include Saturdays & Sundays**Travel Requirements:*** 40-60% travel required* Overnight travel required as neededJob Type: Full-timeSalary: From $20.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Paid training* Safety equipment provided* Vision insurancePhysical setting:* Construction site* Outdoor workSchedule:* Monday to Friday* On call* Overtime* Rotating weekends* Weekends as needed* Year round workSupplemental pay types:* Overtime pay* Signing bonus* Yearly bonusTravel requirement:* Travel* Up to 25% travelExperience:* Hand tools: 2 years (Preferred)* Outdoor working: 2 years (Preferred)* Heights or Climbing: 1 year (Preferred)Willingness to travel:* 25% (Preferred)Work Location: On the roadJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Vision insurance**Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):**Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.**Drug Free Workplace:**Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.