Telecommunications Tower Technician
Tower Systems Overview
Tower Systems is a family-operated business headquartered in Watertown, South Dakota, with a division in Orlando, Florida, and a satellite office. We have a global footprint and provide services wherever they are needed.
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
- Strong character: motivated, dependable, honest, and safety-focused
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices
- Proficiency with computers, office suites, data systems, and cameras — including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and printers.
- Ability to read construction drawings, assembly drawings, and RF data sheets
- 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
- Physical stamina to climb towers and lift/pull/push up to 80 lbs
- Ability to work 40–60 hours per week in all weather conditions
- Ability to crouch, kneel, twist, and climb using both hands
- Trade certifications are a plus
- Six-week rotations with one week off between rotations
- Willingness to travel extensively (passport recommended)
- Clean driving record.
- CDL license or crane certification is a plus
Benefits
- Individual hotel room
- $45/day per diem
- Company-paid health insurance for employees and legal dependents
- Health Savings Account option
- Optional dental and vision coverage
- Optional supplemental cancer, accident, and disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance ($15K value)
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Vacation accrues from day one; available after one year
- Sick leave available after one year
- 9 paid holidays after 90 days
- 100% travel expenses covered
- Company apparel provided
Work Schedule
Monday–Saturday, up to 60 hours per week
Overtime as required by project needs
Corporate office in Watertown, SD; southeastern division in Orlando, FL
About the Role
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.
Pay
Salary: $24 - $27 per hour based on experience and practical tests
Schedule
Monday–Saturday, up to 60 hours per week
Overtime as required by project needs
Corporate office in Watertown, SD; southeastern division in Orlando, FL
Benefits
- Individual hotel room
- $45/day per diem
- Company-paid health insurance for employees and legal dependents
- Health Savings Account option
- Optional dental and vision coverage
- Optional supplemental cancer, accident, and disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance ($15K value)
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Vacation accrues from day one; available after one year
- Sick leave available after one year
- 9 paid holidays after 90 days
- 100% travel expenses covered
- Company apparel provided