Tower Technician

Tower Communications Expert, LLC | Full time

Burr Ridge, United States | Posted on 12/15/2022

Tower Communications Expert (TCE) is a leader in the telecommunications industry offering top quality telecommunication services for our clients (  ).

We construct, service, and maintain telecommunication towers better than anyone else and you can see it in everything we do. Doing things right the first time and challenging everyone of our employees to exceed industry standards for safety, quality, performance, and customer service are what makes us different. We continuously improve our selves through training, innovation, and our relentless drive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.

The Tower Technician works with cell phone towers to provide wireless communications services. A Tower Technician may assist in setting support infrastructure to build towers from the ground up. They also conduct routine maintenance while also installing more delicate equipment antennas, lighting at the top of the towers which requires additional education, experience, and training. When at the telecom job sites, the focus is always on efficiency, quality, and safety.

• Collect close out package information
• Additional functions:
  • Grounding
  • Weatherproofing spec
  • Maintenance tasks

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to work with advanced hand/power tools and alignment tools
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard best practices
• Basic computer skills
• Must be RF Awareness, CPR/FIRST AID, OSHA 10, Comtrain (or equivalent) certified
• Must be able to travel away from home for 3 - 6 weeks at a time
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Must have basic hand tools, full climbing gear, boots, work clothes, PPE

• Must be able to climb and work on the towers, poles, buildings (no fear of heights)
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 70 pounds
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully
• Must be able to work in inclement weather (snow, rain, heat, high winds, etc.), long hours and variety of shifts (including night work)
• Must be able to pass ongoing drug screen testing

• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and accidents
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Six (6) Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Three (3) Sick days per year
• Vacation Program, Starting with 1 week first year
• 401K, non-company matching
• Exciting social scene and lively
• Robust Referral Program!
• Vast advancement opportunities through our Training and Career development programs