Tower Technician II Wireless Services

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Denver, CO

Reporting To: Construction Manager

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Review assigned drawings, task instructions, equipment, and installation requirements with the foreman before starting work.
• Install, replace, and remove antennas, radios, mounts, cables, connectors, grounding, and weatherproofing components within the approved scope and personal qualifications.
• Perform assigned climbing and rigging work using approved methods, inspected equipment, and required protective systems.
• Complete cable routing, labeling, terminations, and equipment installation to customer requirements. Check work before requesting inspection.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting within training and authorization; record results and escalate unresolved faults rather than repeating unsuccessful work without direction.
• Support outage work, integration, maintenance, and service restoration as directed. Obtain authorization before actions affecting live equipment or service.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and review the site hazard analysis, emergency arrangements, and assigned rescue responsibilities.
• Inspect personal protective equipment and assigned tools before use. Report defects, hazards, fatigue, and unsafe conditions promptly; stop work when necessary.
• Perform climbing, rescue, lifting, and equipment operation only within documented training and authorization. Follow site controls for radiofrequency, electrical, weather, and overhead hazards.
• Coach the Tower Technician I on assigned tasks and safe work practices under the foreman’s direction. Do not assume supervisory or safety authority beyond the assigned role.
• Understand the day’s assigned deliverables and expected hours. Report progress and blockers to the foreman early enough to adjust the work plan.
• Provide accurate completed quantities, photos, test results, and estimates of remaining work. Identify delays and rework by cause.
• Record actual hours daily using the correct project and activity codes, including required preparation, loading, meetings, training, and reporting. Record travel and waiting time for payroll review.
• Obtain direction through the foreman before working beyond the approved schedule. Report unexpected overtime promptly and record all hours worked, whether or not approved in advance.
• Never work off the clock or move hours between days or projects to fit a budget. Follow required breaks and report timekeeping errors for correction.
• Complete assigned quality checks and provide accurate photos, test records, serial numbers, and installation details for closeout.
• Report damaged or missing items and differences between drawings and site conditions. Obtain direction before making substitutions or scope changes.
• Load, unload, organize, and secure tools and equipment in the shared company vehicle and locking trailer. Help maintain inventory and protect customer property.
• Leave the site orderly and secure. Participate in vehicle and equipment checks; operate company vehicles or equipment only when licensed, trained, and authorized.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Prior hands-on tower installation or maintenance experience and demonstrated ability to complete routine assigned work with limited direction.
• Ability to read installation drawings and follow antenna, radio, cable, grounding, and weatherproofing requirements.
• Current training and qualifications for assigned climbing, rescue, rigging, radiofrequency safety, and first aid responsibilities before performing those duties.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions, use required protective equipment, and work within the site safety and rescue plans.
• Ability to document work clearly, use mobile reporting and timekeeping tools, and follow the foreman’s direction.
• Ability to report reliably to the designated crew departure point and fulfill the regional travel requirements.

• Samsung project experience and familiarity with carrier or customer closeout requirements.
• Experience with microwave or fixed wireless equipment, fiber testing, cable sweep or passive intermodulation testing, or integration support.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction training and experience coaching less experienced technicians.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company authorization as a backup crew driver.

• Tower installation, troubleshooting, and testing within qualifications
• Drawing interpretation, quality checks, and technical documentation
• Crew communication, timekeeping, and practical technician coaching

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Climb and work on towers and elevated structures using required protective equipment after training and authorization; perform sustained standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and overhead work.
• Handle tools and equipment using approved lifting methods, team assistance, or handling aids; work outdoors on uneven terrain and in changing weather when conditions are safe.
• Travel for field assignments and communicate clearly with crew members during climbing, lifting, and other coordinated work.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.