Tower Technician: Wireless Install & Safety Pro

ERDA; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Safety equipment provided

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nextlink is seeking a dedicated Tower Field Technician to install, inspect, and maintain wireless tower electronics and cabling. This role requires climbing tall structures and adhering to stringent safety standards to ensure reliable service delivery.

Candidates must pass drug screening and a background check, hold a valid driver’s license, and complete on-site training. Expect irregular hours, on-call rotations, and 40+ hours weekly with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience with basic hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Safety conscious with a team mindset and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and repair antenna systems and related hardware on towers.
• Climb towers up to 500 feet with safety equipment and perform inspections.
• Run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and coaxial cables and verify proper terminations.
• Complete JSA and documentation for outages and project status.
• Maintain safety training and comply with company vehicle policies.

Skills

Outdoor working

Hand tools

Team oriented

Drug screening

Background check

In-house training

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nextlink is seeking a dedicated Tower Field Technician to install, inspect, and maintain wireless tower electronics and cabling. This role requires climbing tall structures and adhering to stringent safety standards to ensure reliable service delivery.

Candidates must pass drug screening and a background check, hold a valid driver’s license, and complete on-site training. Expect irregular hours, on-call rotations, and 40+ hours weekly with occasional travel.