Wireless Tower Technician: Climb, Install & Maintain

Nextlink Internet; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Safety equipment provided

Life insurance

Employee discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nextlink Internet is hiring for a full-time tower technician role in Texas. The position involves installing and maintaining wireless tower electronics and cabling, with climbs up to 250 ft, and regular travel 40–60% across regions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to pass drug screening and background checks, and complete in-house training. A demanding outdoors environment and irregular hours are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Must pass drug screening, a criminal background check, and driving record review.
• Must pass in-house training program.

Responsibilities

• Install tower electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical components.
• Climb towers up to 250 ft to install, replace, and repair antennas.
• Run power, ground, fiber, Cat5e, and coaxial cables.
• Maintain safety training and wear safety equipment.
• Complete assigned duties and respond to on-site needs.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team oriented

Safety conscious

Drug screening

Background check

In-house training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electro-mechanical equipment

Job description

Nextlink Internet is hiring for a full-time tower technician role in Texas. The position involves installing and maintaining wireless tower electronics and cabling, with climbs up to 250 ft, and regular travel 40–60% across regions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to pass drug screening and background checks, and complete in-house training. A demanding outdoors environment and irregular hours are expected.