Cell Tower Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Cell Tower Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable cell tower technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will climb towers and rooftops safely, install antennas, radios and mounts and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Climb towers and rooftops safely
• Install antennas, radios and mounts
• Run and secure coax, fiber and power cables
• Test equipment and signal performance
• Perform tower inspections
• Rig and hoist equipment
• Document work with photos and reports
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of tower climbing and fall protection and rescue techniques
• Safety discipline and teamwork
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Authorized climber and rescue training
• NWSA Telecommunications Tower Technician
• RF safety awareness
• Experience with full-body harnesses and lanyards

Skills

• Rigging and hoisting
• Antenna and radio installation
• Fiber and coax work
• RF testing basics
• Physical stamina
• Focus

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work outdoors at extreme heights on towers, rooftops and water tanks, in heat, cold and wind, often in rural areas far from home. Many work long days and travel for weeks at a time, with work stopping for lightning and high winds.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.