Experienced Traveling Telecommunications Tower Technician

Capital Tower & Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of telecommunications services in the USA. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in tower installation, maintenance, and repair for wireless carriers, government agencies, and private businesses. The team of skilled technicians and engineers is dedicated to delivering high‑quality solutions and shaping the future of telecommunications.

About the role

Traveling Telecommunications Tower Technician – responsible for installing, replacing, and repairing antenna system equipment on communications towers, performing tower maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance while traveling on 6‑week rotations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Install, replace, and repair antenna system equipment.
• Distribute, pick up, and organize tools and materials.
• Install, modify, mount platforms, and related hardware.
• Identify and fix problems using test equipment.
• Work collaboratively with a team.
• Perform tower structure inspections.
• Climb and work on communications towers for installation, replacement, and repair tasks.
• Use and care for hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Read site plans and tower drawings.
• Recognize hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and energized lines.

Requirements

• Physically able to climb heights in excess of 300 feet daily.
• Capable of working in all weather conditions year‑round.
• Construction and/or electrical experience.
• Enjoy working with hands and constant travel.
• Willingness to live on the road with 6‑week travel rotations followed by a 7‑10 day break.

Qualifications

• Competent Climber/Rescuer certification.
• Competent Rigger certification.
• OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 training.
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification.
• RF Awareness training.
• Hazard Communications training.
• Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Capstan Hoist/Base Mounted Hoist/Ginpole Principles training.
• Kaleus/Anritsu/Exfo equipment training.
• Company‑provided training and online courses at no expense to the employee.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health insurance (effective the 1st of the month after a 60‑day waiting period).
• Dental and vision insurance (company provides group plan; employee pays 100%).
• Paid time off (vacation pay after 1 year of employment).
• Overtime pay.
• Per diem $130 per day.
• $2,000 sign‑on bonus (paid after 6 months of continuous employment).
• Employee referral award program.
• End‑of‑year bonus, Christmas bonus, and performance bonuses.
• 100 % paid travel.
• Company provides safety equipment and training.

Pay

Competitive compensation package includes base pay, overtime, per diem, sign‑on bonus, and various performance and holiday bonuses.

Schedule

6‑week travel rotations followed by a 7‑10 day break; travel expenses are covered.