Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Microwave Tower Technician III
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers, including microwave, fiber.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tower Technician III installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber‑optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment, adhering to MasTec’s health, safety, and environmental policies as well as industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. Responsibilities include climbing towers, erecting various tower types, off‑loading material, preparing sites, and assisting with antenna and transmission‑line installations while mentoring less‑experienced technicians. • Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber‑optic, and microwave telecom 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. • Off‑load material, manage inventory, and prepare/clean sites. • Install new carriers on new builds and existing towers. • Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles. • Assemble monopoles, weld and knock‑down self‑support and guyed towers. • Install microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas. • Install transmission lines, including foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and waveguide. • Perform foundation, grounding, conduit, and related electrical installations. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment installation
- ▸tower erection
- ▸material handling
- ▸antenna installation
- ▸transmission lines
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
Ideal candidates prioritize safety, have a high‑school diploma, and bring at least four years of tower experience. They must be able to read and interpret technical prints, lift up to 50 lb, work up to 12 hours, hold a valid driver’s license, and preferably possess NWSA certification. Strong problem‑solving skills, a hands‑on approach, and a commitment to long‑term projects are essential. • Minimum 4 years tower experience and high‑school diploma. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. • Knowledge of safety standards; NWSA certification a plus. • Physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours. • Valid driver’s license meeting company policy.
Requirements
- ▸tower experience
- ▸high‑school
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸nwsa certification
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸problem‑solving
Benefits
MasTec offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $24‑$40 based on role, a 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, a Red Wing boot voucher, a $1,000 referral incentive, and a commitment to equal employment opportunity. • Competitive hourly pay: $24‑$26 (Tech I), $27‑$30 (Tech II), $31‑$34 (Tech III), $35‑$40 (Foreman). • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Medical, dental, vision insurance and flexible spending accounts. • Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, and sick time. • Red Wing boot voucher. • $1,000 referral incentive for successful hires.
Work Environment
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