Tower Crew Leader

Overview

Now Hiring:
Tower Crew Leader

CA, Seattle | Travel Required | 40–60 hrs/week
$25–$35/hour + Bonuses + $45/day Per Diem + Paid Travel & Benefits

Lead the Crew that Builds America’s Wireless Future

Join us now and receive a great sign on bonus! For all new Crew Leaders hired after 8/1/2025:
We’re excited to offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus for this position, paid out in three installments: $500 after 3 months of continuous employment, $1,000 after 7 months
, and $1,000 after 12 months of service. Join our team and get rewarded for your commitment!

At Tower Communications Expert (TCE), our Crew Leaders are trusted field leaders — running safe, skilled, and high-performing tower teams across the Southwest. You’ll be directing tower projects that power communication, public safety, and connectivity nationwide.

If you’ve climbed the ladder (literally), know how to run a crew, and want to build something bigger, this is your next move.

• Lead a team of tower technicians through hands-on site work and day-to-day execution
• Run pre-job meetings, assign tasks, and ensure every project hits deadlines safely
• Train and mentor technicians while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity
• Perform and oversee climbs, installs, tests (PIM/Sweep), and closeout documentation
• Complete administrative tasks: timesheets, daily logs, material lists, and reports
• Manage and maintain all company gear, vehicles, and tools
• Review performance and coach team members for growth
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective safety actions

• 3–5+ years of tower experience
  , with proven crew leadership
• Strong technical background with carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, DISH)
• OSHA 30
  , NWSA TT1/TT2
  , and Comtrain certifications required
• Experience using PIM, Anritsu, OTDR, and alignment/test tools
• Clear understanding of SOWs, construction drawings, and safety protocols
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• CDL preferred; must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR
• Willing to travel 4–6 weeks at a time across the region

Pay Range - $25–$35/hr

Est. Yearly (with OT/per diem) - $65k–$90k+

• Shared hotel + travel costs paid by company
• Overtime + performance bonuses

• Safety-first culture — built by tower techs, for tower techs
• Clear career path — grow into Construction Manager or Regional Lead
• All gear provided — including tools, climbing harness, and PPE
• Mentorship & training — to develop your crew and your own skills
• Respectful environment — where hard work gets recognized

• Company-paid short-term & long-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Health & dental insurance contributions
• PTO program (starts at 1 week, increases with tenure)
• Paid holidays

If you re an experienced tower tech ready to run your own crew — and you take pride in doing the job right — we want to hear from you.

At TCE, we don’t just build towers — we build teams. And we back our leaders every step of the way."