Job Title: Tower Technician

Job Description

Join the Wireless Division as a Tower Technician and work with a great team! We are recruiting Tower Technicians at all experience levels. We have the work, and we need you to join the team!

Responsibilities

• Climb daily to heights up to 1000 ft.

• Perform installation of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cable, etc.

• Assist in testing of sites.

• Participate in new tower construction.

• Perform routine and special circumstance tower maintenance.

• Assist in troubleshooting a variety of systems from cell sites to lighting systems.

Essential Skills

• Comfortable with high heights.

• Comfortable with traveling.

• No problem with working outdoors and in non-climate controlled environments.

• Experience as a Tower Technician/Tower Climber.

• Experience in splicing, installations, and tower maintenance.

• Military or telecommunications background.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Cellular Tower/Broadcast Tower construction and maintenance experience is a plus.

• General tower safety knowledge and ability to utilize 100% tie-off techniques at all times.

• Mechanically inclined.

• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.

• Must be willing to travel up to 2 weeks at a time and able to work within a non-structured schedule, including long hours and some weekends.

• Boom Truck certifications a plus.

• Rigging experience a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Additionally, we provide a Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k, and paid time off (PTO) eligibility after 90 days of employment. For those required to travel, we offer a per diem of $50 per night, cover hotel expenses, and maintain the same hourly rate during travel time.

Work Environment

This role involves working outside and is weather dependent. It requires climbing and working at significant heights, often in non-climate controlled environments. Traveling is a significant part of the job, with stays up to 2 weeks at a time. Crew leads receive their own hotel room while other team members may share accommodations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Plainfield, Indiana.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.