CPT Tower Technician Jobs
Tower Technician CPT positions let F-1 students earn field hours climbing, installing, and maintaining cell towers as a required part of their telecommunications or electrical engineering curriculum. Your DSO must confirm the work directly integrates with your coursework before you start, and authorization is issued per employer.
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If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Incumbents will rotate through the different areas of the plant to gain a working knowledge of those areas of the plant.
- Assist with operational and mechanical activities to maximize plant availability and reliability.
- Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems locally and remotely from the Control Room.
- Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments and reports abnormal conditions to the appropriate manager.
- Utilize plant informational systems to provide timely troubleshooting and repair of operational abnormalities.
- Assist with mechanical maintenance tasks, routine Preventative Maintenance, and inspections and troubleshooting as assigned.
- Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned.
- Adherence to safe working practices and identify hazards, following through on corrective action in conjunction with Management.
- Support vendor relationships around plant production schedules.
- Complete required plant training.
- Assist with unloading, handling and transferring of bulk chemicals, de-mineralized water trailers, and taking of samples for analysis and testing.
- Maintain plant housekeeping and security.
- Perform other projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma, trade school, military service or technical school training.
- Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.
- Possess the ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of CCGT power plants or equivalent education will be considered.
- Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Intermediate user PC skills.
- General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation.
Assist with Maintenance tasks.
Job Family
General Services
Company
Luminant Power LLC
Locations
Beverly, Ohio
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
Job Summary
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Incumbents will rotate through the different areas of the plant to gain a working knowledge of those areas of the plant.
- Assist with operational and mechanical activities to maximize plant availability and reliability.
- Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems locally and remotely from the Control Room.
- Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments and reports abnormal conditions to the appropriate manager.
- Utilize plant informational systems to provide timely troubleshooting and repair of operational abnormalities.
- Assist with mechanical maintenance tasks, routine Preventative Maintenance, and inspections and troubleshooting as assigned.
- Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned.
- Adherence to safe working practices and identify hazards, following through on corrective action in conjunction with Management.
- Support vendor relationships around plant production schedules.
- Complete required plant training.
- Assist with unloading, handling and transferring of bulk chemicals, de-mineralized water trailers, and taking of samples for analysis and testing.
- Maintain plant housekeeping and security.
- Perform other projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma, trade school, military service or technical school training.
- Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.
- Possess the ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of CCGT power plants or equivalent education will be considered.
- Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Intermediate user PC skills.
- General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation.
Assist with Maintenance tasks.
Job Family
General Services
Company
Luminant Power LLC
Locations
Beverly, Ohio
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
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Get Access To All JobsTower Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tower Technician work qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your academic program includes telecommunications, electrical technology, or a related field that directly connects to tower installation, maintenance, or RF systems work. Your DSO makes the final determination. Hands-on field roles qualify when the employer's job description maps to specific courses in your program, not just your general major.
Can I work on a tower crew while on part-time CPT?
Part-time CPT authorizes up to 20 hours per week. Tower Technician crews often work irregular schedules, including early morning climbs or multi-day site deployments. You must stay within your authorized hours for every pay period, even if a site job runs long. Exceeding 20 hours on part-time CPT can affect your OPT eligibility.
Do I need separate CPT authorization for each tower employer?
Yes. CPT is authorized per employer, not per industry. If you're placed with a subcontractor through a staffing agency, the authorized employer on your I-20 must match your actual day-to-day employer. A mismatch between the listed company and the entity directing your work is a compliance risk you need to resolve with your DSO before starting.
How do I find Tower Technician CPT positions as an F-1 student?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Tower Technician openings at employers with work authorization experience. Filter results by role and location, then confirm with your DSO that each position description supports CPT authorization before applying. Targeting employers who have previously worked with international students speeds up the authorization process significantly.
Can my Tower Technician CPT role transition into H-1B sponsorship?
Tower Technician roles are typically classified as installation and maintenance work under O*NET, which may not meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires for H-1B visa approval. If your role involves engineering design, RF analysis, or project management requiring a bachelor's degree, document those duties carefully from day one to support a future H-1B case.