Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Microwave Tower Technician I
Install, maintain, and operate tower-based telecom equipment with safety focus.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tower Technician I installs, maintains, and operates wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment. The role requires adherence to MasTec health, safety, and environmental policies as well as industry standards such as OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, and ANSI. Duties include climbing towers, erecting various tower types, off‑loading material, site preparation, and assisting with antenna and transmission‑line installations, among other tasks. • 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 to erect various tower types. • Off‑load material, manage inventory, and prepare/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, waveguides). • Perform electrical site foundation, grounding, conduit, and related installations. • Solve complex problems with a hands‑on approach. • Read, comprehend, and execute printed instructions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment installation
- ▸tower climbing
- ▸antenna installation
- ▸transmission lines
- ▸electrical grounding
- ▸material handling
What You Bring
The ideal candidate prioritizes safety, has a proven record of high‑quality work, and enjoys solving complex, hands‑on problems. Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least eight years of experience, ability to read instructions, knowledge of safety regulations, physical ability to climb towers and lift 50 lb, a valid driver’s license, and availability for weekends, nights, and extensive travel. An NWSA certification is a plus. • Demonstrate daily safety focus and high‑quality workmanship. • Minimum 8 years telecom experience with high school diploma or equivalent. • Knowledge of safety standards and regulations; NWSA certification a plus. • Physically able to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. • Available for weekends, nights, extreme weather, and extensive travel.
Requirements
- ▸8+ yrs
- ▸telecom
- ▸high school
- ▸nwsa
- ▸driver's license
- ▸safety
Benefits
MasTec offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial security (401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability), health and wellness (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program), and work‑life balance (paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, paid sick time, and a Red Wing boot voucher). • 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 paid sick time. • Red Wing boot voucher and Employee Assistance Program.
Work Environment
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