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 is a 100% travel position where you will install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecom equipment. You will climb towers and ladders, conduct tower erections, off‑load material, prepare sites, and assist with antenna and transmission line installations. You will also work with helicopters, cranes, and gin poles, and install foundations, grounding, and conduits. Additionally, you will mentor less‑experienced technicians and follow MasTec’s health, safety, and environmental policies as well as industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. • Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecom equipment • Climb towers and ladders to perform installations and maintenance • Erect various tower types using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles • Off‑load material, manage inventory, and prepare sites for work • Assist in antenna and transmission line installations, including microwave parabolic and broadcast antennas • Install foundations, grounding systems, and conduits with related electrical work • Mentor less‑experienced technicians on safety and technical procedures • Follow MasTec Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI)
Key Responsibilities
- ▸telecom installation
- ▸tower erection
- ▸site preparation
- ▸antenna installation
- ▸grounding systems
- ▸technician mentorship
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, a minimum of four years tower experience, and a track record of high‑quality work. You must be able to read and interpret construction prints, possess knowledge of safety standards, and hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Physical requirements include climbing towers, lifting up to 50 lb, and working up to 12 hours per day. A PWSA certification is a plus. • Minimum four years of tower experience required • High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to read and interpret construction prints • Possess safety knowledge; PWSA certification preferred • Physically able to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours per day • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Requirements
- ▸tower exp
- ▸high school
- ▸construction prints
- ▸safety knowledge
- ▸pwsa cert
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Offerings include 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life and disability insurance, and medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional perks comprise health and wellness flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, various leaves, and a $1,000 referral bonus for successful hires. • $25–$30 per hour (DOE) • 401(k) with company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health and wellness flexible spending accounts • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical, and bereavement leave • $1,000 referral bonus for successful hires
Work Environment
Field