Tower Technician Jobs
Tower Technician jobs are open across telecommunications, utilities, and broadcast infrastructure, from entry-level climbers to lead and crew chief roles, with specializations in cellular tower work, antenna installation, and fiber deployment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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OVERVIEW:
Leads and assists in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and support structures and related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to facilitate timely job completion. Tower Technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Climbs and works on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment.
- The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
- Safety Management - ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements. Verifies and ensures all tools and rigging gear are safe to use.
- Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s). Executes and manages, if required.
- Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
- The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load.
- Full understanding of a job or project Scope of Work (SOW).
- Ability to develop and write a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) for a job/project.
- Analyzes situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
- Solid communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Follows instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action.
- Recognizes safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner.
- Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
- Experienced with custom tower rigging techniques.
- Performs tape drops.
- Proficient with all test equipment (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.)
- Performs GPS antenna alignment (Sunsight AAT)
- Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
- Troubleshooting RET systems – bottom.
- Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
- Stacks towers, installs sector mounts.
- Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations
- Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
- Ability to lead a 4-man tower crew safely and within established budgetary requirements.
- Ensures jobs are completed fully, meet all company and customer quality standards and all COP requirements are complying.
- Safely runs a winch/cathead.
- Troubleshoots GPS antennas
- Troubleshoots tower lighting systems.
- TMA Gain testing experience
- RF noise floor testing experience
- Act as a team lead and mentor to less experienced Tower Technicians.
OTHER DUTIES:
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Good computer skills.
- Self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
- Ability to lift over 70 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 to 4 years of industry experience.
- Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills (English)
- Good computer skills. Knowledge and use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must be able to accommodate out of town travel, if required.
- Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- ComTrain, OSHA10, RF Awareness Training, First AID/CPR trained.
- Must have experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
- Must have experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
- RF Awareness, replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, and weather proofing.
- Highly organized and be able to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Tower Foreman.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OVERVIEW:
Leads and assists in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications towers and support structures and related telecommunications equipment. Leads by example to facilitate timely job completion. Tower Technicians work irregular hours, travel frequently, and work at great heights in extreme weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Climbs and works on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment.
- The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
- Safety Management - ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements. Verifies and ensures all tools and rigging gear are safe to use.
- Completes required daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s). Executes and manages, if required.
- Knows the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
- The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 lb. load.
- Full understanding of a job or project Scope of Work (SOW).
- Ability to develop and write a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) for a job/project.
- Analyzes situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
- Solid communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Follows instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action.
- Recognizes safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner.
- Maintains clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
- Experienced with custom tower rigging techniques.
- Performs tape drops.
- Proficient with all test equipment (sweeps, PIM, fiber testing etc.)
- Performs GPS antenna alignment (Sunsight AAT)
- Proficient with installation of antennas, RRH’s, ground kits, RET systems.
- Troubleshooting RET systems – bottom.
- Runs required lines to top of the tower; grounds coax lines and builds different sizes and types of connectors.
- Stacks towers, installs sector mounts.
- Basic knowledge of microwave dish and radio installations
- Recognizes safety hazards and performs duties in a safe manner.
- Ability to lead a 4-man tower crew safely and within established budgetary requirements.
- Ensures jobs are completed fully, meet all company and customer quality standards and all COP requirements are complying.
- Safely runs a winch/cathead.
- Troubleshoots GPS antennas
- Troubleshoots tower lighting systems.
- TMA Gain testing experience
- RF noise floor testing experience
- Act as a team lead and mentor to less experienced Tower Technicians.
OTHER DUTIES:
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Good computer skills.
- Self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
- Ability to lift over 70 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 to 4 years of industry experience.
- Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills (English)
- Good computer skills. Knowledge and use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must be able to accommodate out of town travel, if required.
- Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- ComTrain, OSHA10, RF Awareness Training, First AID/CPR trained.
- Must have experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
- Must have experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
- RF Awareness, replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, and weather proofing.
- Highly organized and be able to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Tower Foreman.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Who's Hiring
- MasTec16
- MasTec Communications15
- InfraServices8
- Pearce Services6
- Inspira Health Network6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tower technician jobs.
- Completion of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety training
- Valid Comtrain or equivalent tower climbing and rescue certification
- Experience installing and maintaining antennas, coax, and related RF components
- Ability to climb structures of 200 feet or more while carrying tools and equipment
- Valid driver's license with a clean record for operating company vehicles
- Familiarity with carrier network equipment from vendors such as Ericsson, Nokia, or CommScope
Tips for Your Tower Technician Job Search
List every certification you hold
Employers filter hard on credentials like Comtrain, NCCER, and CPR/First Aid. List each certification by its full name and issuing body on your resume so applicant tracking systems flag you before a human even reads your application.
Quantify height and structure experience
Instead of writing 'climbed towers,' write the structure types you've worked on, the height ranges you've cleared, and the number of sites you've completed. Hiring managers need to know fast whether your experience matches their project scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tower technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by carrier and OEM
Job postings often specify the carrier network or equipment vendor involved. If you have hands-on experience with specific radio hardware or network gear, search by those terms to find openings where your background is a direct match rather than a general fit.
Prepare a site safety walkthrough answer
Most tower technician interviews include a scenario question about how you'd handle a safety concern mid-climb or on a live site. Practice a clear, step-by-step answer that shows you know rescue procedures, fall protection protocols, and when to halt work.
Negotiate relocation and per diem early
Travel is built into most tower technician roles, so ask about per diem rates, travel reimbursement, and rotation schedules before you accept an offer. These terms vary widely between contractors and carriers and affect your take-home more than base pay alone.
Tower Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tower technicians?
The most active employers for tower technicians right now are MasTec, MasTec Communications, and InfraServices, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly high in markets undergoing active 5G infrastructure buildouts and rural broadband expansion projects.
How many tower technician jobs are remote?
About 13% of tower technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the hands-on, on-site nature of most climbing and installation work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include project coordination, technical documentation, and RF network planning roles that sit adjacent to field work.
How do you become a tower technician?
Start by earning your OSHA 10 certification, which most entry-level employers require before you set foot on a site. Next, complete a recognized tower climbing and rescue course such as Comtrain to get your climbing credential. From there, many technicians enter the field through a subcontractor apprenticeship or a ground crew position, gaining hands-on site experience before moving into full climbing roles. CPR and First Aid certification rounds out the baseline package most employers expect.
Can you get a tower technician job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level tower technician roles exist specifically for candidates who are newly certified but have not yet logged significant site time. The fastest path in is completing your Comtrain or equivalent climbing certification, then applying to subcontractors who run structured ground-to-tower progressions where you start on the ground crew, assist experienced climbers, and build verified hours before taking on independent climb assignments.
What does the tower technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your certifications, your physical ability to meet climb requirements, and your availability for travel. A technical interview or skills assessment often follows, covering safety protocols, equipment handling, and how you'd respond to a rescue scenario at height. Some contractors conduct a brief on-site evaluation before extending an offer, particularly for roles involving complex antenna systems or live carrier networks.
Where can I find and apply to tower technician jobs?
You can find and apply to tower technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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