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
In this position you will install, maintain, and operate a variety of wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment, following MasTec’s health, safety, and environmental policies as well as industry standards such as OSHA and TIA‑10‑48. You will climb towers and ladders, erect different tower types, manage material off‑loading, prepare sites, and assist with complex installations using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles. • 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, and assist with helicopter, crane, and gin‑pole installations. • Off‑load material, manage inventory, and prepare/clean job sites. • Install carriers on new and existing towers and assemble monopole, weld, knock‑down, and guyed towers. • Install microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas. • Install transmission lines (coaxial, hardline, waveguide) and complete foundations, grounding, and conduit work. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians and perform other assigned duties.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸telecom installation
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna install
- ▸transmission lines
- ▸material management
- ▸tech mentoring
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least four years of tower experience, and the ability to read and interpret technical prints while adhering to safety regulations. Physical capability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours a day is required, along with a valid driver’s license; an NWSA certification is a plus. • High school diploma with at least 4 years of tower experience. • Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and follow safety regulations. • Physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours per day. • Valid driver’s license meeting company policy; NWSA certification preferred. • Strong safety mindset, quality workmanship, problem‑solving skills, and team orientation.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸tower experience
- ▸engineering prints
- ▸safety mindset
- ▸driver's license
- ▸nwsa certification
Benefits
MasTec Communications Group builds for the future, offering Tower Technicians III the chance to develop new skills in a safety‑focused environment while expanding technology for the community. The role emphasizes high‑quality service and a commitment to safety for both customers and neighborhoods. Compensation ranges from $30 to $35 per hour, depending on experience, and includes a 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life and disability insurance, and a Red Wing boot voucher. Additional benefits cover medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, family and medical leave, sick time, and a $1,000 referral incentive. • $30‑$35 per hour (DOE) with competitive pay. • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. • Medical, dental, vision coverage plus flexible spending accounts. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, and sick time. • Red Wing boot voucher and employee referral $1,000 incentive. • Employee Assistance Program.
Work Environment
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