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 while ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tower Technician II is responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating wired, wireless, fiber optic, and microwave telecommunications equipment. This role includes climbing towers, erecting various tower types, handling material off‑load and inventory, preparing sites, and assisting with tower assembly 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. • Off‑load material and manage inventory. • Prepare and clean sites; install new carriers on new builds and existing towers. • Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes, and gin poles; assemble monopoles and self‑support/guyed towers. • Install microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas. • Install transmission lines (foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, elliptical waveguide). • Install foundations, grounding, conduits, and related electrical work. • Mentor less experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment installation
- ▸tower climbing
- ▸material handling
- ▸site prep
- ▸antenna install
- ▸transmission lines
What You Bring
Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least two years of tower experience, and the ability to read and follow technical instructions. They must possess a strong safety mindset, be physically able to climb towers and lift 50 lb, hold a valid driver’s license, and have knowledge of industry safety standards; a PWSA certification is a plus. • High school diploma; minimum 2 years tower experience. • Ability to read and follow printed instructions. • Knowledge of safety standards; PWSA certification a plus. • Physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb, work up to 12 hours. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. • Strong safety focus, high‑quality workmanship, problem‑solving, teamwork orientation.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸tower experience
- ▸pwsa
- ▸driver's license
- ▸safety focus
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
MasTec offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life and disability insurance, a Red Wing boot voucher, and medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits feature paid time off, holidays, various leaves, an Employee Assistance Program, and a $1,000 referral incentive. • Competitive pay with 401(k) company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability coverage. • Red Wing boot voucher. • Medical, dental, vision insurance and flexible spending accounts. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, bereavement leave. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • $1,000 referral incentive for successful hires.
Work Environment
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