Experienced Traveling Telecommunications Tower Technician

About the role

Capital Tower & Communications, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Telecommunications Tower Technician to install, maintain, and repair antenna systems on communications towers across the USA. The role involves climbing towers over 300 feet, working in all weather, and traveling on a 6‑week rotation with a 7‑10 day break, with travel expenses covered.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Install, replace, and repair antenna system equipment
• Distribute, pick up, and organize tools and materials
• Install, modify, and mount platforms
• Identify and fix problems using test equipment
• Work as part of a team
• Perform tower structure inspections
• Climb and work on communications towers for installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems (tower maintenance under close supervision)
• Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Read site plans and tower drawings
• Recognize hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment

Requirements

• Physically able to climb to heights in excess of 300 feet daily
• Able to work in all weather conditions year‑round
• Some construction and/or electrical experience
• Enjoy working with your hands
• Enjoy constant travel and willing to live life on the road (6‑week travel rotations followed by a 7‑10 day break, travel expenses covered)

Qualifications

• Competent Climber/Rescuer training
• Competent Rigger training
• OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification
• RF Awareness
• Hazard Communications
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Capstan Hoist/Base Mounted Hoist/Ginpole Principals
• Kaleus/Anritsu/Exfo equipment training

Skills

• Ability to read site plans and tower drawings
• Proficiency with hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Experience