Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Tower Technician III
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers and related structures.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tower Technician III installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber‑optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment. You will follow MasTec health, safety, and environmental policies as well as industry standards, climb towers and ladders, and assist with tower erection using various methods. Additional duties include site preparation, material handling, antenna and transmission line installation, and mentoring newer technicians. • Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment. • Follow MasTec Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA-10-48, NATE CTS, ANSI). • Climb towers and ladders, erect various tower types, and assist with helicopter, crane, and gin‑pole installations. • Off‑load material, prepare sites, and install carriers on new and existing towers. • Assemble monopoles, weld and knock‑down self‑support, and guyed towers. • Install microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas. • Install transmission lines, foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguide. • Perform foundation, grounding, conduit, and electrical installations. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment installation
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna installation
- ▸transmission lines
- ▸site preparation
- ▸tech mentoring
What You Bring
Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least four years of tower experience, and the ability to read and follow technical drawings. Safety awareness, the capacity to lift 50 lb, work up to 12 hours, and a valid driver’s license are required, with NWSA certification considered a plus. Strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to work long‑term, hands‑on projects are essential. • Minimum 4 years tower experience, high school diploma, ability to climb, lift 50 lb, work up to 12 h, and valid driver’s license. • Possession of NWSA certification is a plus.
Requirements
- ▸tower exp
- ▸high school
- ▸nwsa cert
- ▸driver license
- ▸problem solving
- ▸safety
Benefits
The position offers $30‑$35 per hour, depending on experience, along with a competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, an employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, and a Red Wing boot voucher. Health, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, family and medical leave, and a $1,000 referral incentive are also provided. MasTec is committed to financial security, health and wellness, and work‑life balance for its employees. • Compensation $30‑$35 per hour DOE; 401(k) with match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage; dependent care and flexible spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, sick time; Red Wing boot voucher; $1,000 referral incentive.
Work Environment
Field