Tower Technician: Wireless Tower Install & Climb Safety

Nextlink Internet; Great Bend (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nextlink Internet in Great Bend, KS is seeking a Tower Technician to install, replace, and repair antenna systems on communications towers up to 500 feet, using proper safety gear and tools.

The role emphasizes climbing, inspection, cable routing, and on-site documentation, with irregular hours, overtime, on-call rotation, and travel as needed. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, drug screen, and background check are required, along with the ability to work outdoors in various weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and repair antenna systems on towers.
• Climb towers up to 500 feet and perform safety checks.
• Route power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and coaxial cables and inspect telecommunications equipment.
• Document work details and outages, and communicate safety hazards clearly.
• Operate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and coax cables, and test systems.
• Capture site photos and report outages or progress as required.

Skills

Outdoor work

Hand tools

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Drug screening

Background check

Driver's license

In-house training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electro-mechanical equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Nextlink Internet in Great Bend, KS is seeking a Tower Technician to install, replace, and repair antenna systems on communications towers up to 500 feet, using proper safety gear and tools.

The role emphasizes climbing, inspection, cable routing, and on-site documentation, with irregular hours, overtime, on-call rotation, and travel as needed. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, drug screen, and background check are required, along with the ability to work outdoors in various weather.