Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Tower Technician II
Install, maintain, and operate telecom equipment on towers and related structures.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Install, maintain, and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment and systems. • Implement MasTec Health Safety and Environmental Policies and industry standards (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI). • Climb towers and ladders at various heights and conduct erection of various tower types. • Off‑load material, manage inventory, and prepare/clean sites. • Install new carriers on new‑build and existing towers. • Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles. • Assist in assembling monopoles, weld and knock‑down self‑support, and guyed towers. • Assist in antenna installation for microwave parabola, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas. • Assist in transmission line installation of foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguide. • Assist in installing foundations, grounding, conduits, and related electrical work. • Mentor less‑experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸telecom installation
- ▸tower erection
- ▸antenna installation
- ▸transmission lines
- ▸inventory management
- ▸mentor technicians
What You Bring
• High school diploma and at least 2 years of tower experience. • Ability to read and follow printed instructions. • Working knowledge of safety standards and regulations; NWSA certification is a plus. • Ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, and work up to 12 hours per shift. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. • Safety‑focused, high‑quality workmanship, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to work long‑term projects hands‑on with a team.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸2 years
- ▸tower experience
- ▸nwsa
- ▸driver license
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
• Competitive pay with 401(k) match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. • Health, dental, vision coverage and flexible spending accounts. • Red Wing boot voucher and employee assistance program. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, and sick leave. • $1,000 referral incentive for successful hires.
Work Environment
Field