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Heights Tower Service, Inc.

Cell Tower Technician

Towanda, IL · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview As a tower technician, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required ...

Heights Tower Service, Inc.

Cell Tower Technician

Mooresville, IN · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview As a tower technician for our Indiana market, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna ...

Centerline

Cell Tower Technician

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Centerline is looking to hire additional Cell Tower Technicians in Philadelphia PA ! The Tower ... Learn and incorporate climbing and work safety requirements. * Work as a team to function as part ...

Centerline

Tower Technician

Denver, CO · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paid uniforms and top of the line fleet of trucks and trailers with state-of-the-art tooling, test gear, and equipment tower climber, tower foreman, telecommunications, cell tower technician, tower ...

Centerline Communications LLC

Tower Technician

Denver, CO

$21 - $28/hr

Paid uniforms and top of the line fleet of trucks and trailers with state-of-the-art tooling, test gear, and equipment tower climber, tower foreman, telecommunications, cell tower technician, tower ...

Centerline

Tower Technician

Grove City, OH · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paid uniforms and top of the line fleet of trucks and trailers with state-of-the-art tooling, test gear, and equipment tower climber, tower foreman, telecommunications, cell tower technician, tower ...

Tower Engineering Professionals

Tower Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Tower Technician Location: Phoenix, AZ Do you love outdoor activities like rock climbing ... One year general construction experience preferred but not required; some cell tower industry ...

Centerline

Cell Tower Technician

Cleveland, GA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Tower Technician will be responsible for the performance of various construction tasks in the ... Learn and incorporate climbing and work safety requirements. * Work as a team to function as part ...

Tower Engineering Professionals

Tower Technician

Denver, CO · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Tower Technician Location: Denver, CO Do you love outdoor activities like rock climbing ... One year general construction experience preferred but not required; some cell tower industry ...

KMM Telecommunications

Tower Top Hand

Whitesboro, NY · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This job requires a minimum of 2 years of cell tower experience and valid certifications. Only ... Certifications in Tower Climbing, OSHA, RF Awareness, First Aid and Safety, NWSA, and Rigging. Job ...

PAJ Telecom Inc

Tower Technician

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$22 - $34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Climbers work long hours outside in all weather conditions, climbing a cell tower at heights of 100+ feet in a full body harness for extended periods of time. Qualifications: * Must be able to attend ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for cell tower climber in the United States is $25.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cell tower climber?

A Cell Tower Climber installs, repairs, and maintains telecommunications equipment on cell towers to ensure proper network functionality. The job involves climbing towers that can be several hundred feet tall, working with antennas, cables, and other equipment. Climbers must follow strict safety protocols, use specialized climbing gear, and often work in various weather conditions. It requires physical endurance, technical skills, and attention to detail to maintain reliable communication networks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cell tower climber?

To thrive as a Cell Tower Climber, you need exceptional physical fitness, comfort with heights, technical troubleshooting abilities, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with RF equipment, harnesses, climbing gear, and OSHA safety certifications such as the Competent Climber and Rescue credential are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, reliable teamwork, and effective communication skills are valuable soft skills in this field. These qualifications and personal qualities ensure climbers perform high-risk tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining communication infrastructure.

What does a cell tower climber do?

A typical day for a Cell Tower Climber often starts with a safety briefing and equipment check before traveling to the job site, which may involve rural or urban locations. Once on-site, climbers ascend towers to install, inspect, maintain, or repair antennas, cables, and other telecommunications equipment, frequently working with a partner or as part of a small team. The role involves careful adherence to safety protocols, documentation of completed work, and collaboration with ground crew members and project managers. While the work can be physically demanding and requires attention to detail, it offers a sense of accomplishment in helping maintain critical communication networks.

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Infographic showing various Cell Tower Climber job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,357 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Cell Tower Technician

Heights Tower Service, Inc.

Towanda, IL • On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

As a tower technician, you will work as part of a climbing crew performing tower operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing, and other similar tasks in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. As a tower technician, you will work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments.

What We Need from You

To thrive in this role, you must be able to travel Monday through Friday, with some overnight and weekend work required. Frequent overtime should be expected. Experience in the telecommunications industry, coupled with the following skills, is also desired:

  • Demonstrated ability to tie basic knots
  • Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and cathead knowledge
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings and Radio Frequency Data Sheets
  • Familiarity with basic hand tools; ability to manipulate equipment and instruments with precision
  • Ability to accurately use a tape measure
  • Ability to use a compass and understand declination
  • Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment
  • Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines
  • Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops
  • Ability to troubleshoot tower top issues
  • Ability to perform tower top fiber testing, PIM testing, and sweep test/load hopping test procedures
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, bending, twisting, and contorting your body for extended periods
  • Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including background check and drug screen
  • Construction experience is a plus

The following licenses/certifications are also required and may be completed "in-house:"

  • ComTrain certification
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • RF Awareness certification
  • First Aid/CPR training/certification
  • Competent Climber certification

What You'll Get from Us

At Heights Tower, our mission is to provide quality products and outstanding services to our customers, to treat our customers and employees in a respectful and friendly manner, and to be a positive influence in the community. We are dedicated to developing our employees, both personally and professionally. Our goal is to provide a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training, education, and guidance wherever possible. Safety is a top priority at HTS, and all our employees participate in required safety training and routine safety meetings; engage in ongoing rescue practice; complete certification programs; and receive consistent supervised monitoring. In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, six paid holidays and paid time off (eligibility and waiting periods apply), referral bonuses, company outings, and weekly pay.

HTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NOTICE TO AGENCIES AND THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS: This position is not approved for third-party sourcing efforts. Per Company policy, HTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they have been specifically engaged by HTS to provide candidates for a particular opening. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that HTS will have the right to hire that applicant at its sole discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.

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