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Wireless Technician jobs are open across telecommunications, utilities, construction, and government contracting, at every level from entry-level field tech to senior RF engineer, with specializations in cellular infrastructure, fiber and coax systems, and network testing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Looking for a company that values your potential? A job with AT&T as a Wireless Technician can provide you with exactly that! Take advantage of our paid training and wide range of career possibilities.
This position uses advanced skills to perform functions associated with the installation, integration and/or maintenance of wireless equipment. You’ll need to:
- Install and maintain mobile test equipment.
- Perform database changes, repairs on all cell site components as well as wide area network equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to resolve difficult problems.
- Work with contractors on existing cell site reports to ensure work is being done to engineering specifications.
- Assist other technicians in monitoring and/or testing wireless network performance and/or resolving cell site problems.
- Additional responsibilities may include switch database changes, testing digital circuits and interpreting results.
- Assumes 24 hour on call duty when assigned.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record and perform other duties as assigned by management.
GENERAL DUTIES
The essential functions listed below are representative of duties performed by this job title. Duties generally include but are not limited to the following:
General Essential Functions which are normally required:
- Wear appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.
- Uses sophisticated electronic test equipment, measuring devices, meters and hand tools in analyzing, adjusting, installing, wiring, repairing, maintaining and testing wireless, transmission, and associated equipment.
- Performs required incidental and preventative maintenance on cell site, power equipment, transmission, and associated equipment, and completes necessary logs, reports and postings.
- Operates Personal Computer, or similar devices, to access required systems and equipment.
- Coordinates clearing of trouble with other groups and organizations and works with other employees and/ or customers in the maintenance and installation of wireless service.
- Moves and/ or lifts material weighing up to a maximum of 60 pounds and drive long distances safely to complete job assignments.
- Works independently, with minimal guidance or assistance.
- Provides instruction, assistance, and guidance to other technicians as required.
- Performs Network surveillance and emergency response as necessary. Normally required to be available for after-hours projects, on-call duty, and overtime.
- Drives company vehicle.
Essential functions which may be required for a particular job:
- Conduct collection and presentation of field data of wireless market as required.
- Perform basic grounding system maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations.
- Perform manual or electronic cross connect functions.
- Perform translations, use software modification computer inputs to create, modify, and/or correct database contents, i.e. cell translations, microwave system analysis, Digital Cross Connect administration/operation.
- May be responsible for implementation of new services/technologies/equipment, as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be willing to work day, evening or night hours; overtime, emergency call-outs, weekends and holidays as required. Must assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.
- Must also have at least 2 years related technical training or equivalent experience or have minimum of 1-year time in title as Wireless Technician, or MSC/RNOC Technician.
- Requires valid state driver's license, or CDL, whichever is applicable, and satisfactory driving record check.
- Have the ability to drive a vehicle with manual gearshift.
- Be away from home location for extended periods of time.
- Work outside in all types of weather.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have unimpaired hearing, able to communicate orally and via telephone.
- Ability to distinguish between colors, read printed material, lift/carry 60 pounds, climb stairs/ladders.
- Must be able to kneel, stoop, crouch, or work in other uncomfortable positions to accomplish tasks.
- Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to work with hand tools.
Our Wireless Technicians earn between $18 - $54 per hour. With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $37,440 per year. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
- Sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) ·
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Interested? We provide extensive training and the resources you’ll need in a collaborative and dynamic team environment built for your success.
If you are considering jobs like Wireless Technician, this career move would be a great fit. Ready to take your career on the road to success? Apply today!
Candidates with arrest or convictions records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Relevant Material Job Duties for which Criminal History may have a direct adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the Conditional Offer of Employment Contact with Customers/Candidates/Clients Safety Sensitivity (Vehicle/Tool/Machine Operation - if applicable) Handling/Proximity to Sensitive Information
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
San Diego, California
AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
Looking for a company that values your potential? A job with AT&T as a Wireless Technician can provide you with exactly that! Take advantage of our paid training and wide range of career possibilities.
This position uses advanced skills to perform functions associated with the installation, integration and/or maintenance of wireless equipment. You’ll need to:
- Install and maintain mobile test equipment.
- Perform database changes, repairs on all cell site components as well as wide area network equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to resolve difficult problems.
- Work with contractors on existing cell site reports to ensure work is being done to engineering specifications.
- Assist other technicians in monitoring and/or testing wireless network performance and/or resolving cell site problems.
- Additional responsibilities may include switch database changes, testing digital circuits and interpreting results.
- Assumes 24 hour on call duty when assigned.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record and perform other duties as assigned by management.
GENERAL DUTIES
The essential functions listed below are representative of duties performed by this job title. Duties generally include but are not limited to the following:
General Essential Functions which are normally required:
- Wear appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.
- Uses sophisticated electronic test equipment, measuring devices, meters and hand tools in analyzing, adjusting, installing, wiring, repairing, maintaining and testing wireless, transmission, and associated equipment.
- Performs required incidental and preventative maintenance on cell site, power equipment, transmission, and associated equipment, and completes necessary logs, reports and postings.
- Operates Personal Computer, or similar devices, to access required systems and equipment.
- Coordinates clearing of trouble with other groups and organizations and works with other employees and/ or customers in the maintenance and installation of wireless service.
- Moves and/ or lifts material weighing up to a maximum of 60 pounds and drive long distances safely to complete job assignments.
- Works independently, with minimal guidance or assistance.
- Provides instruction, assistance, and guidance to other technicians as required.
- Performs Network surveillance and emergency response as necessary. Normally required to be available for after-hours projects, on-call duty, and overtime.
- Drives company vehicle.
Essential functions which may be required for a particular job:
- Conduct collection and presentation of field data of wireless market as required.
- Perform basic grounding system maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations.
- Perform manual or electronic cross connect functions.
- Perform translations, use software modification computer inputs to create, modify, and/or correct database contents, i.e. cell translations, microwave system analysis, Digital Cross Connect administration/operation.
- May be responsible for implementation of new services/technologies/equipment, as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be willing to work day, evening or night hours; overtime, emergency call-outs, weekends and holidays as required. Must assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.
- Must also have at least 2 years related technical training or equivalent experience or have minimum of 1-year time in title as Wireless Technician, or MSC/RNOC Technician.
- Requires valid state driver's license, or CDL, whichever is applicable, and satisfactory driving record check.
- Have the ability to drive a vehicle with manual gearshift.
- Be away from home location for extended periods of time.
- Work outside in all types of weather.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have unimpaired hearing, able to communicate orally and via telephone.
- Ability to distinguish between colors, read printed material, lift/carry 60 pounds, climb stairs/ladders.
- Must be able to kneel, stoop, crouch, or work in other uncomfortable positions to accomplish tasks.
- Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to work with hand tools.
Our Wireless Technicians earn between $18 - $54 per hour. With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $37,440 per year. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
- Sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) ·
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Interested? We provide extensive training and the resources you’ll need in a collaborative and dynamic team environment built for your success.
If you are considering jobs like Wireless Technician, this career move would be a great fit. Ready to take your career on the road to success? Apply today!
Candidates with arrest or convictions records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Relevant Material Job Duties for which Criminal History may have a direct adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the Conditional Offer of Employment Contact with Customers/Candidates/Clients Safety Sensitivity (Vehicle/Tool/Machine Operation - if applicable) Handling/Proximity to Sensitive Information
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
San Diego, California
AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wireless technician jobs.
- 1-3 years of experience installing or maintaining cellular or wireless network equipment
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and current fall protection training
- Proficiency with RF testing tools such as PIM analyzers and spectrum analyzers
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for field travel
- Ability to climb towers up to 300 feet and lift equipment up to 50 pounds
- Familiarity with reading site drawings, cable schedules, and equipment installation guides
Tips for Your Wireless Technician Job Search
List every certification you hold
Certifications like BICSI, CompTIA Network+, and OSHA 10 or 30 appear as filters on many openings. Put them in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so hiring managers can confirm compliance at a glance without reading your full work history.
Tailor your resume to the tower type
Employers distinguish between macro cell tower work, DAS installations, and small-cell deployments. Match your resume language to whichever environment the posting describes, because a generalist resume often gets screened out before a recruiter reads the detail.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists wireless technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight climb and safety credentials separately
Many wireless technician postings screen on tower climbing certification, fall protection training, and RF safety awareness before evaluating technical skills. Keep those credentials visible in your resume header or summary so they're the first thing a screener confirms.
Ask technical questions during the interview
Interviewers for field roles test situational judgment, not just book knowledge. Ask about the equipment fleet, ticketing systems used in the field, and how crews handle reschedules when weather grounds climbs. That specificity signals you've done the job before.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Wireless technician roles frequently require travel to project sites for weeks at a time. Confirm whether the offer includes per diem, mileage reimbursement, or a company vehicle before you accept, because those terms vary widely between contractors and carriers.
Wireless Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most wireless technicians?
The most active employers for wireless technicians right now are Next Solutions, Wi-Fiber, and Ideatek Telcom, and the most openings are in Indiana, Texas, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Network expansion projects and infrastructure upgrades tend to drive hiring surges, so demand can shift by region as new contracts are awarded.
How many wireless technician jobs are remote?
About 11% of wireless technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most field roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include network monitoring, RF planning, and technical project coordination rather than installation or tower climbing.
How do you become a wireless technician?
Start with a high school diploma or GED, then complete a telecommunications or electronics program at a community college or vocational school. Earn entry-level certifications like CompTIA Network+ or a BICSI Installer credential. Complete tower safety and fall protection training, then pursue an apprenticeship or entry-level field tech role to build hands-on experience with real equipment and site procedures.
Can you get hired as a wireless technician with little experience?
Yes, many contractors hire candidates with no direct wireless experience if they hold current OSHA and fall protection certifications and have a background in construction, electrical work, or low-voltage cabling. Demonstrating that you can work safely at height and follow technical documentation is often more important than wireless-specific experience at the entry level.
What does the wireless technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your certifications, climbing experience, and availability for travel. A technical interview or practical assessment follows, where you may be asked to walk through an installation scenario or troubleshoot a signal problem. Final steps typically include a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to wireless technician jobs?
You can find and apply to wireless technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing without having to visit multiple separate sites.
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