Experienced Traveling Telecommunications Tower Technician

About the role

Capital Tower & Communications, Inc. is seeking Traveling Telecommunications Tower Technicians to install, maintain, and repair antenna system equipment on communications towers across the United States. The position involves frequent travel, working at heights up to 300 feet, and performing hands‑on technical work in all weather conditions.

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, and platform equipment.
• 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.
• Perform 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 energized lines.

Requirements

• Physically able to climb heights in excess of 300 feet daily.
• Capable of working in all weather conditions year‑round.
• Some construction and/or electrical experience.
• Enjoy working with your hands.
• Willingness to travel constantly and live life on the road.

Qualifications & Training

Capital Tower provides all required training and certifications at no expense to the employee, including:

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance (effective the 1st of the month after a 60‑day waiting period)
• Dental and vision insurance (company‑provided 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‑provided safety equipment and training

Pay

Compensation is competitive and includes base salary, overtime, per diem, sign‑on bonus, and various performance‑based bonuses.

Schedule

Travel rotations consist of 6 weeks on the road followed by a 7‑10 day break. Travel expenses are covered by the company.