Tower Crew Leader
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Manager/ Foreman
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Description
Description
*** Please note: We are not working with outside recruiters or staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only, please. Thank you**
* Now Hiring:
Tower Crew Leader
Based in Texas (SW Region) | 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
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.
What You’ll Do As a Crew Leader
- 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
Who We’re Looking For:
- 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+
- $45/day per diem
- Shared hotel + travel costs paid by company
- Overtime + performance bonuses
- Referral bonus program
- 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." — Field Operations DirectorSeniority level
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Management and Manufacturing - Industries Telecommunications
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