Tower Tech Apprentice

Job Details

Job Location:

Holbrook, MA 02343

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

We are seeking Tower Technician Apprentices to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a strong telecommunications background, a commitment to safety, a keen eye for detail, pride in workmanship and an excellent ability to work in a team environment. As a Tower Technician Apprentice, you will assist the lead with the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications sites and related equipment, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

• Assist in running lines and antennas to tech team; ensure all wiring and cables run neat and orderly
• Assemble steel mounts and supporting brackets
• Assist with mounting of equipment
• Work effectively and efficiently supporting a team of 3-4 crew members
• Develop project documents and JHA understanding
• Work at various heights, including climbing up to 180 ft towers while wearing approximately 30 lbs of safety equipment
• Assess and communicate hazardous conditions
• Be attentive when given direction by superiors
• Willingness to learn industry equipment and standards/best practices
• Willingness to learn various carrier RF components and install best practices and requirements
• Learn how to obtain required closeout information per foreman’s direction
• Adhere to and support the company safety program
• Maintain great organizational skills for truck and trailer upkeep
• Keep job sites clean and organized
• Assist in daily job prep and truck prep
• Pass extensive safety training programs

• Paid Time Off
• No Cost Life Insurance and Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid On-The-Clock Training and Certification
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Allowance Towards Footwear and Eye Protection

• Overnight travel when required
• Willing to be flexible with possible weekend work or outages
• Ability to work outside year-round
• Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week
• Demonstrate good time management skills

• Lift/Carry 0-100 lbs. depending upon role, height of lift 0-8’ depending upon role, distance of carry varies based upon position.
• Pushing up to 75 lbs. occasionally up to 33% of the workday.
• Pulling up to 75 lbs. frequently up to 60% of the workday.
• Climbing and balancing - constantly up to 90% of the workday.
• Bending, squatting, reaching, fingering, feeling and repetition frequently up to 66% of the workday.
• Twisting, crawling, kneeling – occasionally up to 33% of the workday.
• Hand and foot motion – frequently up to 100% of the workday.
• Temperature tolerance; extreme heat and cold - occasionally.
• Vibration of power tools - occasionally.
• Noise - occasionally.
• Pass drug screening, physical, and background check.

• 0-6 months minimum experience
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Background check followed by review