Cell Tower Technician

Cell Tower Technician – Heights Tower Service

Our Ohio team has multiple openings for experienced tower climbers and top hands at our shop in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

As a tower technician, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation, RF testing, and other tasks in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. You will work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments.

Work Monday through Friday, with some overnight and weekend work and frequent overtime.

• Experience in telecommunications and related skills
• Demonstrated ability to tie basic knots
• Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and cathead knowledge
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and Radio Frequency Data Sheets
• Familiarity with basic hand tools; ability to manipulate equipment and instruments with precision
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure
• Ability to use a compass and understand declination
• Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment
• Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines
• Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops
• Ability to troubleshoot tower top issues
• Ability to perform tower top fiber testing, PIM testing, and sweep test/load hopping test procedures
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, bending, twisting, and contorting your body for extended periods
• Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including background check and drug screen
• Construction experience is a plus

• Com Train certification
• OSHA 10 certification
• RF Awareness certification
• First Aid/CPR training/certification
• Competent Climber certification

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 401k plan with company match; six paid holidays and paid time off (eligibility and waiting periods apply); referral bonuses; company outings; and weekly pay.

HTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

This position is not approved for third-party sourcing efforts. HTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless specifically engaged. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that HTS will have the right to hire that applicant at its sole discretion without any fee owed to the submitting agency.