Tower Technician, II: Lexington ​/ Walton, KY

Job Category: Construction
- Telecom

Requisition Number: TOWER
005982

• Posted :
  August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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KY Lexington
1001 Manchester St
Lexington, KY 40508, USA

KY Lexington
1001 Manchester St
Lexington, KY 40508, USA

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Street lighting, and Fiber installations.

Our Core Values:Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification:Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Level II Technician, Tower is expected to safely and efficiently climb and maneuver on a wire structure, under senior tower supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Layout and install an Ice Bridge and perform proper use of cad welds
• Build out a tower platform on the ground and properly install on the tower with exposure to a cathead
• Properly route and secure hybrid cables and hybrid jumpers
• Fabricate steel in the field and on the tower
• Wire in Raycaps and install Flash Technology lighting controllers
• Troubleshoot fiber, power and RF issues utilizing the PIM/Sweep gear and fiber tester
• Ability to properly take Pre-Construction and Closeout photos
• Ability to rig a tower in a Class III rigging scenario
• Climb and perform maintenance and installation work on communications towers for the purpose of replacing and repairing antenna systems equipment
• Installs microwave dishes, antennas, RRUs and other various wireless equipment on the wireless tower
• Utilizes and maintains a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Understands the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
• Gains knowledge from the experienced technicians and foreman to develop skills based on the Career Advancement Matrix (CAM)
• Climb cell phone towers 100 ft and up using climbing gear, harness, and safety gear while following strict safety procedures and guidelines implemented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an appropriate course of action
• Performs other position duties when requested by leadership

Success Factors:

• Good Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• Ability to climb and work up to 500+ft and lift over 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Experience and

Education:

• OSHA 10 Certification Required
• First Aid / CPR Certification Preferred Two (2+) years of experience in the industry associated with Wireless Technologies preferred.
• Must show previous climbing certification (authorized or competent).

Additional Requirements/

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking,…