Full-time Qualified candidates contacted within 48 hours Southwest LAN Connections, LLC is hiring a full-time Tower Technician II/III — Microwave & Wireless Systems to join our experienced field team. Level III experience is preferred, but strong Level II tower technicians with microwave, wireless broadband, RF, fiber, or telecom infrastructure experience are encouraged to apply. SWLAN technicians work hands-on with microwave, wireless broadband, millimeter-wave, SCADA, fiber, LoRaWAN, and critical infrastructure communications systems throughout Arizona and the Southwest. About SWLAN At Southwest LAN Connections, our technicians work on advanced communications systems such as microwave, wireless broadband, millimeter-wave, SCADA, fiber, LoRaWAN, and critical infrastructure communications systems throughout Arizona and the Southwest. Compensation & Benefits $22.00-$36.00 per hour, based on experience $2,500 sign-on bonus Full-time, year-round work Overtime opportunities Performance-based incentives available Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 401(k) retirement plan Paid vacation Paid holidays Company-provided training, safety equipment, and PPE Manufacturer certification and safety certification opportunities Career path into senior field technician, wireless specialist, field supervisor, project manager, or operations leadership roles What You'll Do Install, align, commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless microwave systems. Work with licensed FCC microwave, wireless broadband, millimeter-wave, SCADA, LoRaWAN, fiber, Ethernet, grounding, surge protection, and communications infrastructure. Perform antenna installations, antenna alignments, RF optimization, wireless performance testing, and field validation. Conduct site surveys, line-of-sight evaluations, wireless path assessments, and field evaluations. Install and support mounts, cabling, conduit, cabinets, grounding systems, fiber optics, network electronics, and related infrastructure. Troubleshoot network connectivity, wireless communications equipment, fiber optic systems, Ethernet infrastructure, and related field issues. Deliver high-quality installations while maintaining safety standards, project schedules, documentation, and customer expectations. Coordinate daily field activities, materials, manpower, site conditions, and project tasking with SWLAN project managers. Complete project documentation including photos, installation reports, test results, as-built information, and closeout packages. Maintain compliance with company safety policies and applicable
OSHA/MSHA
requirements. Travel to customer sites throughout Arizona and the Southwest, including occasional overnight or out-of-town work. What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in tower, wireless, telecom, broadband, microwave, RF, or network infrastructure work. Hands-on experience installing, aligning, commissioning, or troubleshooting wireless broadband, microwave, RF, or communications systems. Comfortable working at heights using towers, rooftops, aerial lifts, ladders, and other elevated work platforms. Ability to install antennas, RF cabling, fiber, grounding, surge protection, cabinets, network equipment, and communications infrastructure. Experience with Cambium Networks, Ceragon, SIAE Microelettronica, Aviat Networks, Siklu, Radwin, Ubiquiti, SAF, or similar wireless platforms is preferred. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate company vehicles. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Willingness to work occasional extended hours, weekends, or adjusted schedules when needed for project deadlines, outages, travel, or customer site access. Willingness to travel throughout Arizona and occasionally support overnight or out-of-town projects. Professional workmanship, appearance, customer service, and communication when interacting with customers and team members. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with customers, project managers, supervisors, and fellow technicians. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organization, field leadership, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently or as part of a field crew while maintaining a high standard of safety and workmanship. Tools & Equipment Candidates should have standard telecom hand tools. SWLAN provides specialized RF, fiber, safety, and commissioning equipment required for assigned projects. Advanced Skills That Are a Plus — Not Required Wireless and licensed microwave path studies using Pathloss, LinkPlanner, or similar RF engineering software Spectrum analysis, RF troubleshooting, interference investigations, and wireless performance optimization Network and service validation testing using RFC 2544 or
ITU-T Y.1564
methodologies FCC Part 101 licensed microwave systems, frequency coordination, licensing documentation, or regulatory compliance Fiber optic testing, Fluke certification testing, and network commissioning Experience with SCADA, municipal, utility, mining, public safety, or critical infrastructure communications networks Why Technicians Build Careers at
SWLAN SWLAN
offers full-time, year-round work with a stable Arizona-based communications contractor. Our technicians work on advanced systems many contractors do not touch, including licensed microwave, millimeter-wave, SCADA, LoRaWAN, fiber, wireless broadband, and critical infrastructure networks. You will support meaningful projects for municipalities, utilities, mining operations, public safety agencies, healthcare facilities, schools, and commercial customers throughout Arizona and the Southwest. Our team uses professional test equipment, RF diagnostic tools, fiber certification equipment, and microwave commissioning platforms. We provide training, safety equipment, PPE, and opportunities to grow technically and professionally. What Makes SWLAN Different At SWLAN, you will not be stuck doing the same repetitive tower work every day. Our technicians help build and support the communications systems that keep cities, utilities, mines, public safety agencies, healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses connected. This is hands-on technical field work where climbing is only one part of the job. One week you may be aligning microwave links for a critical infrastructure site. Another week you may be supporting wireless broadband, fiber, network equipment, SCADA communications, or operational technology systems for a municipality, utility, mine, or commercial customer. If you want a long-term career in advanced communications infrastructure — not just another tower job — SWLAN is a place where your skills can grow, your work matters, and your contribution has a direct impact on project success and customer satisfaction. Apply Today Qualified candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.
Pay:
$22.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health savings account Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Application Question(s): Clean Driving Record and Valid Driver License?
Experience:
tower: 3 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)
