SBA Communications · 2 hours ago
Tower Technician
Plainfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $38/hr
1+ years expSBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure. They are seeking a Tower Technician to perform construction duties ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services.
TelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines
Read Plans, Site Plans and Tower Drawings
Install, connect and test underground and above ground grounding systems
Complete work in a timely and efficient manner by planning, prioritizing, and mobilizing staff, materials to meet schedule
Ensure Tower Crew Lead is apprised of construction progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or established schedule
Identify all materials and other resources needed to complete project
Identify construction "punch list" of items to be remedied and ensure they are completed prior to customer’s inspection
Maintain and enforce all SBA and OSHA safety practices, perform daily job-site safety inspections on equipment prior to operation
Work with Construction Supervisor and Tower Crew Lead to analyze job requirements such as labor and materials
Must be able to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours
Must be able to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U and TS&R training classes
Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1+ years year of recent tower climbing experience
Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications required
Must possess the physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet
Domestic Travel 90% of the time and able to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level
Valid Government Issued Driver's License
Preferred
H.S. Diploma/GED preferred
Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (i.e., RF sweep gear, PIM, and Fiber testing preferred
Health Services/Drivers License - MDOT Medical Physical Pref
Other Anritsu certified Pref
Company
SBA Communications
SBA Communications is a wireless Internet installer for a number of different countries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.05BKey Investors
TA Associates
2024-01-25Post Ipo Debt· $4.05B
1999-06-16IPO
1997-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Brendan Cavanagh
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ty Harris
Principal Director - Business Development
Recent News
2025-11-11
2025-11-04
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