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, ensuring safety and quality.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tower Technician III installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber-optic, and microwave telecom equipment. The role requires strict adherence to MasTec health, safety, and environmental policies as well as industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. Daily tasks include climbing towers, erecting various tower types, offloading material, preparing sites, and assisting with antenna and transmission-line installations. • Implement MasTec Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI). • Climb towers and ladders at various heights. • Erect various tower types. • Offload material and manage inventory. • Prepare and clean job sites. • Install new carriers on new-build and existing towers. • Assist 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, foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and waveguides. • Install electrical foundations, grounding, conduits, and related electrical work. • Mentor less-experienced technicians and perform other assigned duties. • Prioritize safety daily.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna install
- ▸transmission line
- ▸site prep
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
Successful candidates are safety-oriented professionals with a track record of high-quality work and strong problem-solving skills. They enjoy hands-on, long-term projects, can work collaboratively with a team, and possess at least a high-school diploma and four years of tower experience. Physical capability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, work up to 12 hours, and a valid driver’s license are required. • Strong problem-solving and hands‑on approach. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Minimum 4 years tower‑technician experience. • Ability to read, comprehend, and follow printed instructions. • Working knowledge of safety standards and regulations; 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
- ▸problem solving
- ▸high school
- ▸4 years
- ▸safety standards
- ▸driver license
- ▸tower tech
Benefits
MasTec offers competitive hourly compensation of $23‑$27 based on experience, a 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a Red Wing boot voucher, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off. Additional perks feature an employee referral incentive, employee assistance program, and a supportive work-life balance. • $23‑$27 hourly wage based on experience. • 401(k) with company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance. • Red Wing boot voucher. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and family & medical leave. • Employee referral $1,000 incentive.
Work Environment
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