Microwave Tower Technician III

About the role

As a Microwave Tower Technician III you will install, maintain and operate a variety of telecommunications equipment, working safely at height on tower sites. You will join a team focused on delivering high‑quality service while expanding technology for the community.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain and operate wired, wireless, fiber optic and microwave telecom equipment.
• Climb towers and ladders of various heights and conduct erection of multiple tower types.
• Offload material, manage inventory and prepare/clean job sites.
• Install new carriers on new‑build and existing towers.
• Assist in tower erection using helicopters, cranes and gin poles.
• Assemble monopole, welded, knock‑down self‑support and guyed towers.
• Install antennas (microwave parabolic, VHF, UHF, cellular, FM broadcast).
• Install transmission lines, foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline and elliptical waveguides.
• Perform electrical site foundations, grounding and conduit work.
• Mentor less‑experienced technicians and complete other assigned duties.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of tower experience.
• Ability to read and follow printed instructions.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and regulations (OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS, ANSI).
• Possession of an NWSA certification is a plus.
• Physical ability to climb towers, lift 50 lb and work up to 12 hours.
• Valid driver’s license meeting company policy.

Required skills

• Tower climbing and erection.
• Antenna installation (microwave, VHF, UHF, cellular, FM).
• Transmission line installation (foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, elliptical waveguides).
• Electrical grounding and conduit installation.
• Use of helicopters, cranes and gin poles.
• Monopole assembly, welding and knock‑down tower construction.
• Knowledge of OSHA, TIA‑10‑48, NATE CTS and ANSI standards.
• NWSA certification (preferred).

What we offer

• Hourly compensation $27‑$31 based on experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Red Wing boot voucher.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave and sick time.