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Telecom Tower Rigger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Tower Hand

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$21.25 - $26/hr

Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc ... Rigging * GHS (formally MSDS) * Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.

Tower Hand

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$21.25 - $26/hr

Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc ... Rigging * GHS (formally MSDS) * Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.

Tower Technician II

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$20 - $26.50/hr

Description Position at techdash telecom Descriptive Summary: Tower Technicians support all aspects ... rigger. • Knowledge of standard knots. • Trained in controlled descent. • Trained in use of ...

Tower Technician III

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Description Position at techdash telecom Essential Function: • May perform installs on radios ... rigger • Knowledge of standard knots • Trained in controlled descent • Trained in use of ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for telecom tower 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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Tower Technician/Top Hand/Foreman

Amarillo, TX • On-site

$25 - $38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 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!