What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tower Technician position at NextEdge?
NextEdge builds solutions for intelligent infrastructure, enabling connected communities everywhere. From wireless cell sites to EV charging stations to IoT sensors and beyond, our family of companies designs and delivers the necessary support for the technologies people use every day. The work is complex, but at NextEdge, our teams bring the right approach, experience, and mindset to offer the highest quality of work in the industry. Whether it’s establishing wireless coverage in rural communities or expanding EV charging across multiple regions, NextEdge can expertly deliver on a broad range of infrastructure needs. For us, the towers, antennas, sensors, and chargers we build aren’t just pieces of hardware. They’re the essential foundations for people everywhere to thrive.
NextEdge is made up of a group of people who care about people. We are a collection of like-minded companies, each with its own culture, but connected through shared values. We believe supporting our people and looking out for the best interests of our teams should always come first. Because when people are taken care of, great work gets done.
Summary/Objective
NextEdge is looking for experienced Tower Technicians to join our growing team. The qualified applicant will learn and perform all aspects of new tower and communication site construction, modifications and maintenance of existing structures, lighting systems, radio equipment, antennas and RF transmission lines. NextEdge holds all of its employees to a high level of safety awareness and quality standards
Essential Functions
Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines.
Work with basic hand tools and safety equipment. Telecom test gear knowledge a plus.
Assist with testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.
Ability to take and understand written and verbal direction.
Ability to travel and work in remote locations outside of the metropolitan area.
Maintain OSHA safety requirements at all times.
Installation of RF and antenna system components such as antennas, TMA's, RRU's, diplexers, coax, hybrids, grounding, supports, weatherproofing, connectors, hardware, etc.)
knowledge and experience of major carrier sites including upgrades, MODS, NSB, Electrical, Civil, DAS, Small Cells, etc.
Understanding and ability to process RFDS and read construction drawings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Total Rewards
Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA Benefit options
401k match
10 days PTO
10 Company Holidays
Monthly cellphone allowance
Education and Experience
Tower Hand <1 Year of Experience
Tower Technician 1-3 Years
Salary : $17 - $23
