Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Travel Tower Technician III
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers while traveling full-time.
Job Highlights
About the Role
This 100% travel position involves installing, maintaining, and operating wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment. You will implement MasTec’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies as well as industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. Core duties include climbing towers, erecting various tower types, off‑loading material, preparing sites, and installing carriers on new‑build and existing towers. You will assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles, assemble monopole, weld, and guyed towers, and install antennas ranging from microwave parabolic to VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast. Additional responsibilities cover transmission line installation, foundation, grounding, conduit work, and mentorship of less‑experienced technicians, along with any other duties assigned. • 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; conduct erection of various tower types and off‑load material. • Prepare and clean sites; install new carriers on new‑build and existing towers. • Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, gin poles, and assemble monopole, weld, and guyed towers. • Install microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas and associated transmission lines. • Perform foundation, grounding, conduit, and electrical installations. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians and complete other assigned duties.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸telecom install
- ▸tower climbing
- ▸antenna setup
- ▸fiber optic
- ▸grounding
- ▸mentorship
What You Bring
Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least four years of tower experience, and a proven track record of high‑quality work and problem solving. Physical requirements include the ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, work up to 12 hours, and hold a valid driver’s license; a PWSA certification is a plus. Knowledge of safety standards, the ability to read engineering prints, and a commitment to safety are essential. • High school diploma and minimum 4 years tower‑technician experience. • Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality work and solve complex problems. • Knowledge of safety standards and regulations; PWSA certification preferred. • Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and instructions. • Physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸4 years
- ▸pwsa
- ▸safety
- ▸engineering prints
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $25 to $30 per hour, dependent on experience, with a robust benefits package that includes 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a Red Wing boot voucher, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, various leaves, and a $1,000 referral bonus. MasTec is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices. • Competitive pay $25‑$30 per hour, dependent on experience. • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Red Wing boot voucher and health‑wellness programs. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, and bereavement leave. • $1,000 referral bonus for successful hires.
Work Environment
Field