Microwave Tower Technician I

Microwave Tower Technician I

NextEdge is seeking safety-driven, dependable Microwave Tower Technicians I to support wireless and microwave infrastructure projects across the United States. Our field teams install, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot critical communications infrastructure, including microwave backhaul systems, tower-mounted equipment, transmission lines, antenna systems, and supporting site infrastructure. We are looking for technicians who take pride in quality workmanship, work well as part of a crew, and want to continue developing their technical skills and careers in the telecommunications industry. Candidates with hands-on experience installing microwave radios, elliptical waveguide, antennas, and tower equipment are strongly encouraged to apply. At NextEdge, you'll work alongside experienced field professionals in an environment focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and getting the job done right.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely climb and perform work on communication towers and elevated structures.
• Install microwave radios, antennas, mounts, brackets, and associated tower hardware.
• Install, route, support, weatherproof, and terminate elliptical waveguide, coaxial cable, and hybrid transmission lines.
• Perform microwave antenna alignment in accordance with path requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Install and maintain grounding systems, cable ladders, ice bridges, and other supporting infrastructure.
• Support commissioning, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of microwave communication systems.
• Complete equipment swaps, tower modifications, upgrades, and retrofit projects.
• Inspect and maintain microwave and wireless communication sites.
• Assist with sweep testing, PIM testing, fiber testing, and other site acceptance and verification activities.
• Read and follow construction drawings, installation documentation, path information, equipment specifications, and customer standards.
• Identify and communicate jobsite hazards and follow NextEdge, customer, and industry safety requirements.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and fellow team members.
• Complete installations to established quality standards and correct deficiencies when identified.
• Participate in ongoing technical and safety training as equipment, standards, and technologies evolve.

Level Expectations

Tower Technician I

• Works under the direction of experienced technicians and crew leadership.
• Develops proficiency in tower climbing, installation practices, equipment handling, and applicable safety requirements.
• Supports installation, maintenance, testing, and closeout activities.
• Builds technical knowledge through hands-on field experience and formal training.

Competencies Required

• Safety Focus Safety comes first, even when schedules are demanding.
• Ownership Takes ownership of the quality of their work.
• Teamwork Works effectively as part of a field crew.
• Dependability Shows up prepared, dependable, and ready to contribute.
• Learning Agility Is willing to learn new equipment, technologies, and installation methods.
• Problem Solving Can troubleshoot problems instead of simply identifying them.
• Communication Communicates clearly with crew leadership and customers.
• Resilience Remains productive in challenging field and weather conditions.
• Flexibility Is comfortable traveling and working flexible schedules based on project requirements.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on field position requiring significant travel and physical activity. Technicians must be able to:

• Work outdoors in changing and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Regularly climb and perform work at heights exceeding 500 feet.
• Lift, carry, position, and maneuver tools, materials, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Safely handle microwave antennas, waveguide, radios, rigging equipment, and associated hardware.
• Regularly use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and climbing equipment.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Hourly eligible for Overtime. Flexible schedules based on project requirements.

Travel and Driving Requirements

Travel daily when required and complete extended assignments lasting from several days to multiple weeks. Valid driver's license required.

Required Education and Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Microwave radio installation and commissioning
• Elliptical waveguide installation and connection
• Microwave antenna installation and alignment
• Antenna and transmission-line installation
• Tower construction, upgrades, and modifications
• Fiber-optic installation and testing
• RF testing and troubleshooting
• Carrier wireless infrastructure
• Aviat or comparable microwave platforms

Candidates do not need experience in every area listed. A strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and solid field experience are equally important.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Required

• Working knowledge of tower safety practices and 100% tie-off requirements.
• Basic understanding of rigging and safe lifting practices.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow technical documentation and construction drawings.
• Understanding of grounding and bonding practices.
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required DOT medical certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel as project needs require.

Preferred

• Previous microwave transmission-system experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Authorized Climber
• Authorized Rescue
• Competent Climber
• Competent Rescue
• First Aid / CPR
• Basic Rigging
• RF Awareness
• Tower-industry safety training or equivalent
• DOT Driver Qualification knowledge

Why NextEdge?

At NextEdge, this is more than another tower position. It is an opportunity to build specialized skills in microwave and wireless infrastructure while taking on increasingly challenging projects.

Team members can benefit from:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Per diem and travel opportunities
• Opportunities to advance into Lead Technician, Crew Lead, and Foreman-level roles
• Continued technical and safety training
• Certification development and support
• Exposure to microwave, wireless, fiber, and tower infrastructure projects
• Opportunities to work on critical communications networks throughout the United States

AAP/EEO Statement

NextEdge is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are based on legitimate business requirements, qualifications, skills, and experience.

NextEdge prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment in the workplace and is committed to maintaining a professional environment where employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.