Tower Technician

Job Description

TOWER TECHNICIAN – Full-Time Position

Forget the corporate ladder

You love the outdoors. Adventure is in your blood. You enjoy real people, a comfortable shirt, and a good day’s work. If you’re not afraid of heights but dread monotony, join the team of talented telecommunications tower technicians at Tower Systems. You can learn on the job and climb high in a career where every day is a breath of fresh air. Around here, co-workers are like family, and the views are spectacular.

Travel the world, work for an industry leader, be part of an essential workforce, and grow your career

Tower Systems is a family-operated business headquartered in Watertown, South Dakota, with a division in Winter Park, Florida, and a satellite office in Angle Inlet, Minnesota. We have a global footprint and provide services wherever they are needed.

Salary: $24 - $29 per hour based on experience and practical tests

Job Summary

Tower Systems is actively hiring experienced Tower Technicians to perform all aspects of new construction, decoms, upgrades, co-locations, inspections, microwave, mapping, tower lighting, civils, and foundations. Installations and maintenance on all types of towers up to 800’ tall.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated and of good moral character, dependable, and honest

• Understands and adheres to best industry standards

• Proficient use of PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, printer, camera

• Comprehends construction drawings, assembly drawings, RF data sheets, etc.

• Proficient in general industry knowledge, including rigging, knot tying, and signaling

• Knowledge of equipment use; driving trucks with enclosed trailers. Boom trucks (CDL required), skid steer, mini-excavator, etc.

• Knowledge of gin pole, winch, and capstan hoisting procedures

• Must exhibit good physical stamina to climb towers with the ability to lift, pull, and push 80 lbs.

• Able to work in different weather conditions, hot or cold.

• Must be able to crouch, kneel, twist, and climb with both hands

• Trade certifications are a plus

• Six-week rotations with a week off between rotations

• Willingness to travel extensively, away from the home market, nationally and internationally. Passport a plus.

• Clean driving record.

• CDL license or crane certification is a plus

Benefits

• Health Savings Account option

• Optional dental and vision insurance

• Optional supplemental cancer, accident, and disability insurance

• Company-paid life insurance valued at $15K

• 401(k) savings plan with Company matching up to 3%

• Payday is every Friday

• Paid vacation begins accruing day one, available for use after the first year

• Sick leave available for use after the first year of employment

• 9 paid holidays after 90-day introductory period

• 100% Travel expenses covered

• Individual hotel room

• $45 per day per diem

• Tower Systems, Inc. apparel

Work Schedule

• Monday – Saturday, up to 60 hours a week. Hours set by project requirements and management.

• Varying amounts of overtime may be required, based on job requirements.

• Corporate office located in Watertown, SD, with a southeastern division in Orlando, FL.

Tower Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to undergo a pre-employment background check, a DOT/Medical physical, and a drug screen.