Tower Technician & Lead Crew Member (Foreman Path)

Industrial Communications West

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 52,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Industrial Communications West in Amarillo, TX is hiring experienced tower climbers for regular full-time telecom work. You will climb towers up to 500 ft to install and maintain antennas, radios, and cabling, run coax and fiber, and perform sweep testing.

Expect long days, weather exposure, and opportunities for advancement to Top Hand or Foreman. Requirements include at least 1 year of tower climbing/telecom construction, knowledge of rigging and tower safety, ability to use hand and power

Qualifications

At least 1 year of tower climbing / telecom construction experience
Knowledge of rigging, knots, and tower safety
Able to use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
Can follow directions and get the job done right the first time
Good attitude, shows up ready to work, and works well within various teams

Responsibilities

Climb towers (up to 500 ft) to install and maintain antennas, radios, and cabling
Run coax and fiber, install connectors, and perform sweep and fiber testing
Install mounts, RRUs, masts, supports, and other tower equipment
Work on microwave dishes (1 ft–10 ft)
Troubleshoot RF, fiber, and equipment issues
Build and modify towers (monopoles, guyed, self-supports)
Load/unload gear, keep sites clean, and complete job paperwork
Lead crew members if you’re in a Top Hand/Foreman role