Job Description
TOWER TECHNICIAN – Full-Time Position
Forget the corporate ladder
You love the outdoors. Adventure is in your blood. You enjoy real people, a comfortable shirt, and a good day’s work. If you’re not afraid of heights but dread monotony, join the team of talented telecommunications tower technicians at Tower Systems. You can learn on the job and climb high in a career where every day is a breath of fresh air. Around here, co-workers are like family, and the views are spectacular.
Travel the world, work for an industry leader, be part of an essential workforce, and grow your career
Tower Systems is a family-operated business headquartered in Watertown, South Dakota, with a division in Orlando, Florida, and a satellite office. We have a global footprint and provide services wherever they are needed.
Salary: $24 - $27 per hour based on experience and practical tests
Job Summary
Tower Systems is actively hiring experienced Tower Technicians to perform all aspects of new construction, decoms, upgrades, co-locations, inspections, microwave, mapping, tower lighting, civils, and foundations. Installations and maintenance on all types of towers up to 800’ tall.
Qualifications
- Strong character: motivated, dependable, honest, and safety-focused
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices
- Proficiency with computers, office suites, data systems, and cameras — including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and printers.
- Ability to read construction drawings, assembly drawings, and RF data sheets
- Proficient in general industry knowledge, including rigging, knot tying, and signaling
- Knowledge of equipment use; driving trucks with enclosed trailers. Boom trucks (CDL required), skid steer, mini-excavator, etc.
- Knowledge of gin pole, winch, and capstan hoisting procedures
- Physical stamina to climb towers and lift/pull/push up to 80 lbs
- Ability to work 40–60 hours per week in all weather conditions
- Ability to crouch, kneel, twist, and climb using both hands
- Trade certifications are a plus
- Six-week rotations with one week off between rotations
- Willingness to travel extensively (passport recommended)
- Clean driving record.
- CDL license or crane certification is a plus
Benefits
- Individual hotel room
- $45/day per diem
- Company-paid health insurance for employees and legal dependents
- Health Savings Account option
- Optional dental and vision coverage
- Optional supplemental cancer, accident, and disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance ($15K value)
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Vacation accrues from day one; available after one year
- Sick leave available after one year
- 9 paid holidays after 90 days
- 100% travel expenses covered
- Company apparel provided
Work Schedule
- Monday–Saturday, up to 60 hours per week
- Overtime as required by project needs
- Corporate office in Watertown, SD; southeastern division in Orlando, FL
Tower Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to undergo a pre-employment background check, a DOT/Medical physical, and a drug screen.