Tower Technician: Field Install & Safety Pro

Ontivity; New Braunfels (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) program

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ontivity is seeking a Tower Technician to assist in erecting, constructing, and maintaining wireless towers in a safety-conscious environment in Texas. The role involves climbing towers up to 500 feet, rigging, cabling, and ensuring high-quality installations with thorough documentation.

The position requires travel 80–100% of the time, physical fitness, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. A CDL is a plus, and the company provides comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused candidate with ability to work in a team.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, and specs.
• Experience operating aerial lifts and rigging equipment.
• Completion of safety in rigging coursework and rescue training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety First – Put safety first and production second. Always.
• Work on tower tops ensuring safe, quality installation including rigging, hoisting, fastening, and labeling.
• Install top-up equipment: masts, clamps, bracing, antennas, RRUs, cabling, and documentation.
• Assist with coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installation, testing, weatherproofing, and labeling.
• Perform grounding, terminations, fastenings, and cadwelding as required.
• Support groundwork for site construction per customer specs; maintain safe environment and complete JSA forms.
• Pursue training and certifications for tower-related work.
• Assist in installing all tower-related aspects of wireless cell sites.
• Ensure safety and quality control compliance.
• Assist in assembling monopole, self-support, guyed towers, and rooftops.
• Oversee transmission lines installation; manage tool inventory daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety orientation

Read diagrams

Aerial lifts operation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school education (desired)

Tools

Aerial lifts

Rigging equipment

Hazard assessment tools

Job description

Ontivity is seeking a Tower Technician to assist in erecting, constructing, and maintaining wireless towers in a safety-conscious environment in Texas. The role involves climbing towers up to 500 feet, rigging, cabling, and ensuring high-quality installations with thorough documentation.

The position requires travel 80–100% of the time, physical fitness, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. A CDL is a plus, and the company provides comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.