Tower Technician - Wireless Field Installations & Safety

NextLink; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextlink is seeking a Field Operations – Tower professional in Texas to install, maintain, and repair antenna systems on communication towers. The role requires climbing towers up to 500 feet with proper safety measures and using basic hand tools and rigging equipment.

You will perform cable runs, inspections, and documentation related to outages and projects, with irregular hours and on-call rotation. Qualifying candidates have a high school diploma or GED, experience with basic hand tools and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with basic hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to climb towers up to 500 feet.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace and repair antenna systems on towers.
• Climb tall structures up to 500 feet with safety equipment.
• Run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and coaxial cables as needed.
• Inspect and test installed hardware for proper operation and safety.
• Document JSAs and reports on outages and project status.

Skills

Tower climbing

Safety awareness

Tool handling

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical equipment

Rigging equipment

Job description

Nextlink is seeking a Field Operations – Tower professional in Texas to install, maintain, and repair antenna systems on communication towers. The role requires climbing towers up to 500 feet with proper safety measures and using basic hand tools and rigging equipment.

You will perform cable runs, inspections, and documentation related to outages and projects, with irregular hours and on-call rotation. Qualifying candidates have a high school diploma or GED, experience with basic hand tools and