Tower Technician (Detroit, MI)

Thayer; Madison Heights, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC is seeking skilled Tower Technicians to support our Michigan-based wireless division. The role emphasizes safety-first practices, climbing to elevated heights, and collaborating with foremen to complete tower modifications and installations.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on tower experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a willingness to travel. The position requires lifting, long hours, and strict adherence to company safety policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a tower climber.
• Ability to work at heights on rooftops or towers upwards of 300 feet or taller.
• Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required and participation in random testing policy.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Safety Policies and Practices.
• Maintain safety, 100% tie off, proper rigging and JHAs.
• Safely modify, repair, and upgrade wireless equipment and antennas at height.
• Assist with tower construction activities including assembling towers and mounting hardware.
• Read customer blueprints/CDs and execute scope of work per specifications.
• Identify materials and resources needed for the project.

Skills

Tower climbing

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Reading blueprints

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PIM testing

RF testing

Job description

Since being founded in 1964 by David O. Thayer, Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC has become one of the premier contractors in the Fiber, Power, and Wireless construction industries. Building a team with experience has allowed the company to provide excellent customer service and be a partner to its clients from concept to reality. As the utility industry evolves, TPC evolves right along with it making sure no matter what we put safety first, last, and always.

Our Wireless Division is in need ofTower Technicians to work alongside our tower crews Safely and Productively. The position will be based out of the Michigan Market and report directly to the Tower Foreman. The ideal candidate will be company and customer focused with strong leadership and work ethics to lead and mentor their crew.

Job Responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding and strict adherence to Thayer Power & Communication's Safety Policies and Practices
• Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’s
• Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights as directed by Foreman
• Assist with tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas and radios, mounting hardware, installing fiber and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines
• Complete work in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by the Foreman
• Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete the project.
• Able to read customer blueprints/CD’s and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
• Site upgrades and capacity expansion
• Pick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.
• Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
• Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively
• Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention
• Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary
• Ability and willingness to train other team members
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2 Years + experience as a tower climber
• Prior hands-on mechanical, construction, electrical, or equivalent working experience is preferred
• Ability to work at heights on rooftops, and/or towers upwards of 300 feet or taller
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work extended work hours throughout the week and weekend
• High school degree or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of using hand tools, math, and measuring
• Basic knowledge of English Language
• Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 preferred
• Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification
• Experience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain certifications for the following courses: Authorized/ Competent Climber, Authorized/Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, RF Awareness, OSHA 10, NWSA, First Aid/ CPR and other certifications as required
• Preferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, Dish
• Preferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z and fiber testing)
• PIM/Sweep certification preferred but not required from Anritsu, Kaelus, or like
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Other Duties as Assigned: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk, crawl or kneel / use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders, stairs or other elevated/ fixed structures for extended periods of time
• Sit, stand, drive and climb for extended periods of time
• Work at times may be in extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, snow, rain, high winds throughout the year and 4 seasons
• Lift and/or move a minimum of 50lbs regularly
• Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
• Wear safety equipment: as per OSHA/MSHA/ANSI requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, required PPE for elevated work, fire retardant clothing, protective eye wear, etc.
• Be safety and customer-focused, without exception

Thayer Power & Communication Core Values

Safety * Integrity * Honesty * Quality * Perseverance