Tower Technician: Field Construction & Connectivity

SBA Communications Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SBA Communications Corporation in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Tower Technician to perform on-site tower construction, antenna installation, grounding and testing, with a focus on safe, quality deployment. The role requires ability to read plans, travel up to 90% domestically, climb towers up to 500 feet, and complete SBA’s Tower U training.

A high school diploma or GED and relevant climbing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of tower climbing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, details and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing and optimizing antennas and lines.
• Read plans, site plans and tower drawings.
• Identify materials and resources needed to complete project and monitor progress.
• Maintain SBA and OSHA safety practices and complete Tower U training.

Skills

Tower climbing

Read blueprints

RF testing

Climb 500 ft

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF sweep gear

PIM

Fiber testing

Job description

SBA Communications Corporation in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Tower Technician to perform on-site tower construction, antenna installation, grounding and testing, with a focus on safe, quality deployment. The role requires ability to read plans, travel up to 90% domestically, climb towers up to 500 feet, and complete SBA’s Tower U training.

A high school diploma or GED and relevant climbing experience are preferred.