Tower Technician: Field Install & Climb Safety

Ontivity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ontivity is seeking a Tower Technician to assist in the erection, construction, and maintenance of wireless towers. This safety-sensitive position requires climbing, rigging, cabling, and documentation to ensure quality installations.

Travel is a major part of the role, with weekly trips and extended assignments. The candidate should be able to read drawings, work in a team, and commit to ongoing safety training and certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a team environment and be a valued crew member.
• Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework.
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, and aerial platform equipment.
• Successful completion of Industrial First Aid and Rescue Training and Competent Climber course.
• Must read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety-first approach in all tower tasks and inspections.
• Perform up-top work on towers, including rigging, hoisting, and fastenings.
• Install up-top equipment: masts, antennas, cabling, labeling, and documentation.
• Assist with grounding, terminations, connections, and testing as directed.
• Help assemble monopole, self-support, and rooftop towers; support transmission lines.

Skills

Team player

Rigging safety

Aerial lifts operation

Reading drawings/diagrams

Communication

Safety training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school education (related)

Job description

Ontivity is seeking a Tower Technician to assist in the erection, construction, and maintenance of wireless towers. This safety-sensitive position requires climbing, rigging, cabling, and documentation to ensure quality installations.

Travel is a major part of the role, with weekly trips and extended assignments. The candidate should be able to read drawings, work in a team, and commit to ongoing safety training and certifications.