Tower Technician: Field Install & Climb Specialist

Nextlink Internet; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nextlink Internet in Peoria, IL is hiring a field technician to install and maintain wireless tower electronics, cabling, and related hardware.

You will climb towers up to 500 feet, follow safety procedures, work outdoors in varying weather, and complete reports on outages and project status, with a strong team focus. This full-time role includes irregular hours, on-call rotation, and up to 40% travel to sites, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with outdoor fieldwork is required.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background checks.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain tower antenna systems and cabling.
• Climb towers up to 500 feet for installation and repairs.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE usage at all times.
• Complete reports on outages and progress.

Skills

Outdoor work

Hand tools

Team oriented

Driver's license

Drug screen & background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nextlink Internet in Peoria, IL is hiring a field technician to install and maintain wireless tower electronics, cabling, and related hardware.

You will climb towers up to 500 feet, follow safety procedures, work outdoors in varying weather, and complete reports on outages and project status, with a strong team focus. This full-time role includes irregular hours, on-call rotation, and up to 40% travel to sites, with overtime as needed.