Tower Technician II/III - Microwave Training Provided

Job Description

Job Description

Tower Technician II/III – Microwave Training Provided

Compensation: $29.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 for eligible experienced hires

Location: Greater Phoenix, Arizona

Job Type: Full-time

Qualified applicants are reviewed promptly.  Selected candidates may be contacted within 48 hours.

Position Overview

Southwest LAN Connections, LLC is hiring an experienced telecommunications tower climber whom we will train in microwave, millimeter-wave, fixed wireless, fiber, and network infrastructure systems.

We are primarily seeking an experienced tower climber who can work safely and independently on communication structures.

Unlike repetitive carrier buildouts, our projects involve varied structures, customers, environments, and technologies.  You will begin by applying your existing tower-climbing and antenna-installation experience.  We will then train you to install, align, commission, test, and troubleshoot microwave, millimeter-wave, fixed wireless, fiber, and network systems.

Compensation and Benefits

·       $29.00–$38.00 per hour, based on demonstrated experience.  Starting pay is based primarily on tower-climbing experience, safety qualifications, installation capability, leadership experience, and any existing microwave or wireless background.

·       $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced hires with qualifying professional tower-climbing experience.  Eligibility and payment terms will be explained during the hiring process.

·       Company vehicle. 

·       Health Reimbursement Arrangement.

·       401(k) retirement plan.

·       Paid vacation.

·       Paid holidays.

·       Company-paid training and certification opportunities.

·       Career development may progress from tower technician to microwave and wireless technician, lead technician, field supervisor, or project manager.

What You Will Do

You will begin by applying your existing tower-climbing and telecommunications installation experience.  Company-paid training will be provided in microwave, fixed wireless, millimeter-wave, fiber, networking, and related communications technologies.  As you complete training and demonstrate proficiency, your responsibilities will expand accordingly.

·       Perform professional tower climbing using required fall-protection systems and safe climbing practices.

·       Install antennas, mounts, RF cabling, fiber, Ethernet cabling, grounding, surge protection, cabinets, and network equipment.

·       Install, align, commission, test, troubleshoot and maintain point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless networks.

·       Install and support licensed microwave, fixed wireless broadband, millimeter-wave, SCADA, LoRaWAN and related communications systems.

·       Perform antenna alignment, RF optimization, wireless-performance testing, and field validation.

·       Troubleshoot microwave radios, wireless communications equipment, fiber-optic systems, Ethernet infrastructure, and related connectivity issues.

·       Maintain high standards for safety, workmanship, job-site organization, and customer communication.

Required Qualifications

·       At least 3 years of professional experience climbing telecommunications towers.

·       Ability to work safely from towers, rooftops, aerial lifts, ladders, and elevated work platforms and identify unsafe climbing conditions.

·       Familiarity with personal fall-arrest systems.

·       Experience installing antennas, RF and Ethernet cabling and grounding.

·       Ability to read installation drawings, equipment documentation, and project instructions.

·       Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

·       Ability to pass applicable pre-employment drug screening, background screening, and customer-access requirements.

·       Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

·       Willingness to travel throughout Arizona and occasionally work overnight or out of town.

·       Willingness to work occasional extended hours, weekends or adjusted schedules when required by project deadlines, outages, or customer access.

·       Clear verbal and written communication.

·       Professional workmanship and customer service.

·       Ability to work independently or as part of a field crew.

Why Join Southwest LAN Connections?

Southwest LAN Connections has provided telecommunications and network infrastructure services for more than 24 years.  We are a leading regional provider of advanced connectivity solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal, and critical-infrastructure environments.  Our work extends beyond traditional structured cabling or basic  point to point wireless designs.  We engineer, design, install, and support fiber-optic networks, fixed wireless broadband systems, licensed microwave links, SCADA and LoRaWAN communications, and other specialized low-voltage technologies.

We encourage our team to remain technologically agile, continue developing new skills, and adapt to the changing needs of our customers.  Employees gain hands-on experience with advanced systems and technologies that can accelerate their careers in telecommunications, networking, wireless infrastructure, project leadership, and operations.

We offer a small-team environment where technical ability, reliability, professional workmanship, and individual contribution are recognized.

Apply Today

Please submit your résumé.  You may also include a brief summary describing:

·       Your professional tower-climbing experience.

·       Types and heights of structured climbed.

·       Climber, rescue, rigging, or safety certifications.

·       Your experience installing antennas, mounts, RF cable, grounding, or related infrastructure.

·       Crew-lead or lead-climber experience.

·       Current location and availability for Arizona travel.

·       Any microwave or wireless experience, if applicable.

Providing a summary is optional and is not required for consideration.

Southwest LAN Connections, LLC is a Greater Phoenix–based low-voltage and wireless infrastructure contractor specializing in structured cabling, fiber, microwave, fixed wireless, and critical communications systems.

Company Description

Southwest LAN Connections, LLC is a Greater Phoenix–based low-voltage and wireless infrastructure contractor specializing in structured cabling, fiber, microwave, fixed wireless, and critical communications systems.