Tower Technician: Build Connectivity, Equity & Flexible Perks

SBA Communications; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company

Equity opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Remote workdays (flexible)

Education assistance

Professional development

Performance bonus

Job summary

SBA Communications is seeking a Tower Technician to perform construction activities, read plans, and install grounding systems on our structures. The role requires climbing and field presence, with travel primarily in the continental U.S.

You will partake in Tower U and safety training, contributing to a safe, results-driven team environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with supervisors to ensure quality deployment, adherence to plans, and timely project completion while maintaining

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred;
• 1+ years of tower climbing experience.
• Knowledge of knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specs required.
• Knowledge and ability to operate test equipment (RF sweep gear, PIM, fiber testing preferred).
• Must climb to heights up to 500 feet.
• Domestic travel 90% of the time; operate CMV vehicle.
• Valid government-issued driver's license.
• MDOT medical physical preferred; Anritsu certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tower construction activities: assembling/erecting towers, install antennas, mount hardware, install coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning and optimizing antennas and lines.
• Read Plans, Site Plans and Tower Drawings.
• Install, connect and test underground and above-ground grounding systems.
• Plan and mobilize staff and materials to meet schedule.
• Keep Tower Crew Lead informed of progress and deviations from plans.
• Identify materials and resources needed to complete the project.
• Complete punch lists before customer inspection.
• Maintain SBA/OSHA safety practices and perform daily site safety inspections.
• Collaborate with Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead on job requirements.
• Occasional overtime including weekends and evenings; complete Tower U/TS&R training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tower climbing

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF testing equipment

PIM

Fiber testing

Job description

SBA Communications is seeking a Tower Technician to perform construction activities, read plans, and install grounding systems on our structures. The role requires climbing and field presence, with travel primarily in the continental U.S.

You will partake in Tower U and safety training, contributing to a safe, results-driven team environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with supervisors to ensure quality deployment, adherence to plans, and timely project completion while maintaining