Tower Technician

SBA Communications

. Perform daily tower construction duties to support expedited commercial deployment of services .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in tower construction, including assembly, installation, and testing of antennas and grounding systems. Proficient in reading blueprints and site plans while adhering to safety practices and regulations.

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Tower Climbing ExperienceBlueprint ReadingRF Test Equipment OperationSBA Safety PracticesAnritsu Certification

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Hard Skills

Tower AssemblyAntenna InstallationGrounding System TestingConstruction Punch-List ManagementMaterial IdentificationSafety InspectionClimbing AbilityPhysical LaborEquipment OperationKnot Knowledge

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

RF Sweep GearPIM Testing EquipmentFiber Testing Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Anritsu CertificationMDOT Medical Physical

Industry Keywords

OSHA ComplianceConstruction SafetyCommercial DeploymentJob-Site SafetyDomestic Travel

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform daily tower construction duties to support expedited commercial deployment of services
Assemble and erect towers
Install antennas, mounting hardware, coax, and connectors
Install, connect, and test underground and above-ground grounding systems
Ground, test, position, and optimize antennas and lines
Read plans, site plans, and tower drawings
Plan, prioritize, and mobilize staff and materials to meet schedules
Keep the Tower Crew Lead informed of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or schedules
Identify materials and other resources needed to complete projects
Identify construction punch-list items and ensure completion before customer inspection
Maintain and enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices
Perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment before operation
Work with the Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze labor and material requirements
Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED preferred
1+ years of recent tower climbing experience
Knowledge of standard knots
Ability to read blueprints, details and specifications
Knowledge and ability to operate test equipment, including RF sweep gear, PIM, and fiber testing preferred
Physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet
Domestic travel 90% of the time
Able to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level
Valid government-issued driver’s license
Health Services/Driver's License - MDOT Medical Physical preferred
Anritsu certification preferred
Must be able to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours
Must satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes
Ability to hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests
Visual ability correctable to 20/20
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, stretch, walk, stand, and climb
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to work at remote job sites for extended periods
Ability to work outdoors and in high, precarious places
Ability to work around electrical, radiation, mechanical parts, loud noise, and outdoor weather conditions
Conditional-offer drug test required for safety-sensitive positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of a percentage of employee contributions and profit sharing, where applicable
Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible
Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role
Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role
Two-week hands-on Tower U training program
SBA and OSHA safety training and TS&R training classes