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Tower Technician, Lead Tech, and Tower Foreman
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Wireless Construction, Inc.
Standish, ME (In Person)
$48,880 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Full-time | On-site field work | Travel required | Wireless telecommunications construction Hiring Overview Wireless Construction, Inc. is hiring for field-based wireless telecommunications roles: Tower Technician, Lead Tech, and Tower Foreman. These positions support the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and repair of wireless communication systems on towers and other elevated structures. Each role offers a different level of responsibility, leadership, and field experience, allowing candidates to apply based on their current skill set and career stage.
Company:
Wireless Construction, Inc.Work Environment:
Outdoor field work on towers and elevated structures in varying weather conditions.Travel:
Travel is required based on project location and customer needs.Tower Technician Pay Range:
Approx. $22-$25 hourly, depending on experience, certifications, travel availability, and market conditions. The Tower Technician is an entry-level to early-career field role responsible for general tower construction, installation, maintenance, and inspection work under supervision. This position is ideal for individuals who are safety-conscious, physically capable, and interested in building technical field experience in wireless telecommunications.Key Responsibilities:
- Climb towers and elevated structures to assist with installation, maintenance, and removal of antennas, radios, mounts, and cabling.
- Perform coax, fiber, grounding, and connector work in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.
- Assist with rigging, hoisting, weatherproofing, testing, and troubleshooting of wireless equipment.
- Maintain tools, PPE, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
- Follow OSHA, company, and customer safety procedures at all times, including fall protection requirements.
Skills:
- Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
- Basic knowledge of hand tools, climbing gear, and construction practices.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Effective communication and ability to work as part of a crew.
Qualifications:
- Prior tower, construction, or telecom experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to pass drug screening, background check, and physical assessment.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, ComTrain, First Aid/CPR, or
NWSA TTT1
are a plus.Lead Tech Pay Range:
Approx. $25-30 hourly, depending on experience, certifications, travel availability, and market conditions. The Lead Tech is a mid-level tower role and the second-in-command on the crew, supporting the Foreman in executing daily site activities. This position requires strong hands-on tower experience, the ability to lead by example, and the capability to direct technicians while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead installation, maintenance, and modification activities on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures.
- Support the Foreman with crew coordination, task delegation, and daily production goals.
- Train and mentor less experienced technicians in climbing, rigging, installation methods, and safety practices.
- Assist with testing and troubleshooting, including sweep, fiber, and PIM testing when required.
- Help complete site closeout documentation, photo records, and material/tool tracking.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of tower construction methods, antenna and line work, grounding, and equipment installation.
- Ability to read scopes of work, construction drawings, and site documentation.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Competence with test equipment and field documentation processes is preferred.
Qualifications:
- 2-3+ years of tower construction or wireless telecom experience preferred.
- Current or obtainable certifications such as OSHA 10/30, ComTrain, RF Awareness, First Aid/CPR, and
NWSA TTT2
are preferred.- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.
- Ability to work overtime, lead field tasks, and maintain high safety and quality expectations.
Tower Foreman Pay Range:
Starting range $28 hourly, depending on experience, certifications, leadership background, travel availability, and market conditions. The Tower Foreman is a senior-level field leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of tower projects. This position combines advanced technical tower expertise with daily planning, crew supervision, customer coordination, and accountability for site documentation and compliance.Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and direct tower crews on new builds, upgrades, maintenance, and modification projects.
- Plan daily work, assign responsibilities, monitor production, and ensure compliance with project scope, quality standards, and timelines.
- Conduct job hazard analyses, safety meetings, equipment inspections, and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
- Perform or oversee advanced installation work including antennas, mounts, RRUs, coax, fiber, grounding, rigging, and troubleshooting.
- Communicate with project managers, customers, and crew members regarding job progress, materials, and field issues.
- Complete or review closeout packages, timesheets, JSAs, photo documentation, and test results.
Skills:
- Advanced understanding of tower construction, rigging, carrier standards, and wireless equipment installation.
- Strong leadership, crew management, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Ability to read RFDS, scopes of work, construction drawings, and customer specifications.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and decision-making skills in field environments.
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of tower construction or wireless telecom experience with proven crew leadership.
- Strong working knowledge of site safety, rigging, installation methods, and customer standards.
- Current or obtainable certifications such as OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, RF Awareness, ComTrain, and NWSA Foreman certification are preferred.
- Ability to inspect PPE, tools, and equipment and maintain required site records and closeout documentation.
- Valid driver's license, dependable travel availability, and ability to pass required screenings. Compensation is based on role level, relevant experience, certifications, travel requirements, and project scope. Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Meals & incidentals stipend
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance If you are ready to build or advance your career in wireless telecommunications, we encourage you to apply for the role that best matches your experience and leadership level.