Tower - Technician

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Ontivity is a leader in engineering, technology deployment, and construction services for the wireless industry. Our proven track record for safety and quality position us to work with the nation’s major wireless carriers, tower owners, and technology providers. As one of the largest wireless infrastructure companies in the industry, our breadth of knowledge and technical expertise help our customers design, build, optimize, and maintain reliable wireless networks.

The Tower Technician is responsible for assisting in the erection, construction, and/or maintenance of wireless towers. Ensuring that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Safety First – put safety first and production second. Always.
• Perform work on the tower top, looking after all aspects of work while at the tower top, ensuring that a safe, quality installation has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, etc.
• Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, assist in shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, labeling, picture-taking, and documentation. Assisting in gathering all closeout documents is an absolute must.
• At the instruction of Tower Lead, perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installation, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weatherproofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation.
• Do grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cad welding as required, etc.
• Assist with the overall job groundwork, including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain a safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assist with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
• Must continue to work towards training and certifications for tower-related work.
• A plus to know how to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
• Assist in the installation of all tower-related aspects of the wireless cell site.
• Ensure the highest level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld.
• Assist in the assembly of the monopole, self-support guyed towers, and rooftops.
• Assist in the transmission line and installation.
• Responsible for tool inventory and upkeep daily on the job site.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 500 feet, for long periods of time.
• This job operates in a field environment. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50lbs or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing.
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicles. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.

Technical

Skills:

• Must be able to work in a team environment and be a valued member of the crew and the company.
• Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework.
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, and aerial platform equipment.
• Successful completion of Industrial First Aid and Rescue Training. and Competent Climber course.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.

Soft Skills:

• Must be able to communicate in person, by phone, and radio with the supervisor, foreman, and co-workers.
• Must work in a team environment participating in tailboards…