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Tower Technician

Cary, IL ยท On-site

$20.75 - $27.75/hr

Candidates should have 1+ years of telecom or climbing experience . Once selected for hire each ... Strong knowledge of rigging, connector installation, and coaxial and fiber routing. * Physical ...

Tower Technician

Cary, IL ยท On-site

$20.75 - $27.75/hr

Candidates should have 1+ years of telecom or climbing experience . Once selected for hire each ... Strong knowledge of rigging, connector installation, and coaxial and fiber routing. * Physical ...

Tower Technician

Cary, IL ยท On-site

$20.75 - $27.75/hr

Candidates should have 1+ years of telecom or climbing experience . Once selected for hire each ... Strong knowledge of rigging, connector installation, and coaxial and fiber routing. * Physical ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for telecom technician rigger in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Telecom Technician Rigger job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,114 per year, or $26 per hour.

Tower Technician/Top Hand/Foreman

Commerce City, CO โ€ข On-site

$25 - $38/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

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We’re hiring experienced tower climbers for telecom work. If you’ve climbed, rigged, and built towers before, we want you on the crew. Candidates must reside in Texas, Colorado, Nebraska or South Dakota.

What You’ll Do

  • Climb towers (up to 500 ft) to install and maintain antennas, radios, and cabling
  • Run coax and fiber, install connectors, and perform sweep and fiber testing
  • Install mounts, RRUs, masts, supports, and other tower equipment
  • Work on microwave dishes (1 ft–10 ft)
  • Troubleshoot RF, fiber, and equipment issues
  • Build and modify towers (monopoles, guyed, self-supports)
  • Load/unload gear, keep sites clean, and complete job paperwork
  • Lead crew members if you’re in a Top Hand/Foreman role

What You Need

  • At least 1 year of tower climbing / telecom construction experience (comp based on experience)
  • Knowledge of rigging, knots, and tower safety
  • Able to use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
  • Can follow directions and get the job done right the first time
  • Good attitude, shows up ready to work, and works well within various teams

Certs (Have Them or Get Them)

  • Climber/Rescue cert
  • OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 required after hire)
  • First Aid / CPR

Requirements

  • 21 or older with a valid driver’s license
  • Pass background check, MVR, and drug test
  • Lift 75 lbs. and handle long days
  • Work outside in all weather

What You Get

  • Steady work on active telecom projects
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Travel + rotation schedules
  • Opportunity to move up to Top Hand or Foreman

If you show up, work hard, and know your way around a tower, apply today!