Tower Technician

NSTI is looking for Tower Technicians with at least two years of telecommunications experience to help install and maintain communication systems throughout the state of Alaska and beyond. This is an opportunity to fly across Alaska and experience variety within the telecom industry. We need someone who is familiar with installing, configuring, and maintaining telecommunication equipment and enjoys working in a safety‑critical environment.

If you have a degree or a certification, that is a plus for us.

• Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
• Mobilize and prep tools and materials to remote locations.
• Tower stacking construction. Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
• Install and test appropriate power, ground, coaxial or OSP cables. (fiber and copper)
• Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
• Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
• Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower‑mounted amplifiers (TMAs), ISP, Microwave.
• Perform basic rigging, using haul and tag systems. Tie solid knots including the Figure eight, Prussic, Alpine butterfly and Water knot.
• Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
• Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
• Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
• Complete reports related to project status, progress, safety reporting or other work details, using computer software.
• Conduct work safely at all times, ensures a safe area for others, and completes required training, assessments and reports timely. Participates in THA or tailgate jobsite meetings and complies with client safety procedures.
• Any other work for which you have the skills and ability to perform that furthers the goals of NSTI and meets the needs of its customers.

• Current certification in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and practical use of these guidelines as well as all other applicable safety laws and policies.
• Basic troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products preferred.
• Willingness to take on and learn new tasks, as needed.
• Ability to multi‑task in a demanding environment.
• Experience in tower‑rigging preferred.
• Knowledge of Anritsu and/or PIM testing preferred.
• Solid mechanical skills.
• Cable installation, termination, and testing.
• Strong construction & fabrication.
• Culture of safety & PPE.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrates self‑performance management through planning, organization, & prioritizing.
• Communicates effectively, written & verbal, with supervisors, peers, & customers.
• Works independently with initiative & follow‑through.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team.
• Exhibits professionalism with credibility, confidence, & punctuality.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by problem solving with use of research, analysis, innovation, flexibility & decisive decisions.
• Understands fiscal responsibility through appropriate use of materials, labor, & equipment.

• Performs with accuracy & quality.
• Displays integrity, honesty, & ethical principals.
• Treats others with respect & dignity.

• Mental acuity;
Required to concentrate and focus for sustained periods up to 2 hours; worker is required to control emotions appropriately to professional environment. Self-aware to work safely around hazards. Comprehend English language to follow & report verbal & written instructions and data including all safety protocols.

• Visual acuity;
Can see small components; read fine print. Worker is required to have normal range of depth perception & peripheral…