Tower Technician

Tower Systems, Inc; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Supplemental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Travel expenses covered

Company apparel

Job summary

Tower Systems, Inc is actively hiring experienced Tower Technicians to perform all aspects of new construction, decoms, upgrades, co-locations, inspections, microwave, mapping, tower lighting, civils, and foundations. Installations and maintenance on all types of towers up to 800’ tall.

Join a family-operated team with extensive travel and a focus on safety, reliability, and on-the-job learning. Expect 40–60 hour weeks, project-driven overtime, and company-paid health insurance with dependents

Qualifications

• Must read construction drawings and RF data sheets.
• Proficiency with computers, office suites, data systems and cameras.
• Ability to operate boom trucks and other equipment; CDL preferred.
• Knowledge of rigging, knot tying and signaling.
• Willingness to travelExtensive travel expected, passport recommended.
• Physical stamina to climb towers and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Six-week rotations with one week off between rotations.
• Safety-focused and dependable with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, decoms, upgrades, co-locations, and inspections.
• Handle microwave, mapping, tower lighting, civils and foundations.
• Installations and maintenance on towers up to 800’ tall.
• Maintain safety and quality during all field activities.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reading drawings

RF data sheets

Computers

Office suites

Data systems

Cameras

Rigging

Knot tying

Signaling

CDL driving

Boom trucks operation

Skid steer

Mini-excavator

Tools

Boom trucks (CDL)

Crane certification

Enclosed trailers driving

Skid steer

Mini-excavator

Laptops/tablets/smartphones

Printers

Job description

You love the outdoors. Adventure is in your blood. You enjoy real people, a comfortable shirt, and a good day’s work. If you’re not afraid of heights but dread monotony, join the team of talented telecommunications tower technicians at Tower Systems. You can learn on the job and climb high in a career where every day is a breath of fresh air. Around here, co-workers are like family, and the views are spectacular.

Travel the world, work for an industry leader, be part of an essential workforce, and grow your career

Tower Systems is a family-operated business headquartered in Watertown, South Dakota, with a division in Orlando, Florida, and a satellite office. We have a global footprint and provide services wherever they are needed.

Salary: $25 - $28 per hour based on experience and practical tests

Job Summary

Tower Systems is actively hiring experienced Tower Technicians to perform all aspects of new construction, decoms, upgrades, co-locations, inspections, microwave, mapping, tower lighting, civils, and foundations. Installations and maintenance on all types of towers up to 800’ tall.

Qualifications

• Strong character: motivated, dependable, honest, and safety-focused
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Proficiency with computers, office suites, data systems, and cameras — including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and printers.
• Ability to read construction drawings, assembly drawings, and RF data sheets
• Proficient in general industry knowledge, including rigging, knot tying, and signaling
• Knowledge of equipment use; driving trucks with enclosed trailers. Boom trucks (CDL required), skid steer, mini-excavator, etc.
• Knowledge of gin pole, winch, and capstan hoisting procedures
• Physical stamina to climb towers and lift/pull/push up to 80 lbs
• Ability to work 40–60 hours per week in all weather conditions
• Ability to crouch, kneel, twist, and climb using both hands
• Trade certifications are a plus
• Six-week rotations with one week off between rotations
• Willingness to travel extensively (passport recommended)
• CDL license or crane certification is a plus
• Company-paid health insurance for employees and legal dependents
• Optional dental and vision coverage
• Optional supplemental cancer, accident, and disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance ($15K value)
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Vacation accrues from day one; available after one year
• Sick leave available after one year
• 100% travel expenses covered
• Company apparel provided

Work Schedule

• Monday–Saturday, up to 60 hours per week
• Overtime as required by project needs
• Corporate office in Watertown, SD; southeastern division in Orlando, FL

Tower Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to undergo a pre-employment background check, a DOT/Medical physical, and a drug screen.