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The Pennsylvania State University

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

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Hayden Tower Service, Inc.

Tower Technician

Topeka, KS · On-site

$19.25 - $25.75/hr

Test completed sights to ensure all equipment is working properly prior to releasing the site to ... No tower experience? No problem! We provide all specialized training, and offer many advancement ...

Hayden Tower Service, Inc.

Tower Technician

Topeka, KS · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Test completed sights to ensure all equipment is working properly prior to releasing the site to ... No tower experience? No problem! We provide all specialized training, and offer many advancement ...

Hayden Tower Service, Inc.

Tower Technician

Topeka, KS · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Test completed sights to ensure all equipment is working properly prior to releasing the site to ... No tower experience? No problem! We provide all specialized training, and offer many advancement ...

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How much do tower worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for tower worker in the United States is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tower worker?

Tower workers, also known as tower climbers or cell tower technicians, are professionals who install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment on towers, rooftops, and other elevated structures. Their work typically involves climbing tall towers to ensure that cellular, radio, television, and other communication signals are transmitted effectively. Tower workers often handle tasks such as upgrading antennas, performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the safety and reliability of communications infrastructure. The job requires specialized training in safety procedures, climbing, and technical equipment. Due to the heights and physical demands, safety is a top priority in this profession.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tower worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tower Worker, you need strong physical fitness, comfort with heights, knowledge of safety protocols, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with fall protection equipment, rigging tools, and radio frequency (RF) monitoring devices is essential, along with certifications like OSHA 10/30 and Competent Climber/Rescue. Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and attention to detail help ensure safety and efficiency on job sites. These skills and qualities are vital for preventing accidents, maintaining compliance, and ensuring the successful installation and maintenance of tower structures.

What are some common challenges tower workers face during projects, and how can they prepare for them?

Tower Workers often encounter challenges such as working at significant heights, exposure to changing weather conditions, and the need for strict adherence to safety protocols. Preparing for these challenges involves maintaining excellent physical fitness, regularly updating safety certifications, and participating in thorough pre-job safety briefings. Additionally, effective communication with team members is crucial for coordinating tasks and ensuring a safe work environment. Building experience with various tower structures and staying current with industry best practices also help Tower Workers handle unexpected situations more confidently.

What is the difference between Tower Worker vs Lineman?

AspectTower WorkerLineman
CertificationsOSHA safety training, OSHA 10/30-hourApprentice programs, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentHigh structures, towers, outdoorPower lines, outdoor, often at heights
Industry UsageTelecommunications, broadcast towersElectric utilities, power distribution
Job FocusInstalling, maintaining towers and antennasInstalling, repairing power lines and equipment

Both Tower Workers and Linemen work at heights and require safety certifications. Tower Workers typically focus on telecommunications and broadcast towers, while Linemen mainly work on electrical power lines. Despite differences in industry focus, their skills and safety requirements overlap significantly, making them related roles in outdoor, high-elevation environments.

How do you become a tower worker?

To become a tower worker, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with training in climbing, safety procedures, and equipment use. Many employers require completion of an apprenticeship or technical training program, and certification in fall protection and first aid is often necessary before starting work in this physically demanding and safety-critical role.
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Infographic showing various Tower Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 69% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,095 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Field Service Technician - Land Mobile Radio Tower Climber (2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

San Diego, CA • On-site

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$70K - $75K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform testing of sites with test equipment during maintenance and repairs.

  • Install LMR antennas, microwave dishes/systems, mounts, cable ladders, cable, and supporting devices on towers and shelters.

  • Analyze tower sites to identify deficiencies and perform routine or special maintenance as instructed.

Job description

Field Service Technician - Land Mobile Radio Tower Climber (2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Company:

Akima

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

State:

California

Country:

United States

RiverTech is looking for a Field Service Technician (Land Mobile Radio Tower Climber) to work in San Deigo, California. To join our team of outstanding professionals, A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available— Responsibilities

  • Perform testing of sites with test equipment when performing maintenance and/or repairs.
  • Perform installation of LMR antennas, microwave dishes/systems, mounts, cable ladders, cable, and other supporting devices.
  • Install LMR equipment including fiber, coax, Ethernet and supporting devices on towers and shelters according to industry standards.
  • Analyze tower sites and identify deficiencies/areas that require correction/repair.
  • Perform routine and special circumstance tower maintenance as instructed by the local CBP Supervisor when required.
  • Assist in new tower construction, tower decommissioning and tower modification.
  • Operate articulating man lifts and heights up to 200 feet.
  • Work with Field Support tower technicians to complete installations in a safe, effective manner while performing maintenance tasks.
  • Ensure that Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) requirements and pre-climb check lists are identified, documented, and followed as directed by ITTD’s Technical Representative.
  • LMR duties as assigned/not limited to:
    • Identify tactical communication requirements and prepare the design and development documents for wireless and wired tactical communication equipment/system installation.
    • Conduct site surveys and analyze results; report findings as requested.
    • Develop test and evaluation procedures for the TACCOM Lab with TACCOM and Office of Information and Technology (OIT) engineers.
    • Develop site-specific tactical communication technical documentation (i.e., Cabling Requirements Document, Design Drawings, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Estimate and Bill of Materials (BOM).
    • Perform tactical communications layout, installation, integration, testing, programming, and troubleshooting for tower fixed network and facilities LMR equipment. Installations may include the mounting and grounding of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cable, and other supporting devices.
    • Contribute by doing price research to present to the Government business managers for the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and contribute as requested by the Government business managers on Statements of Work (SOW).
    • Assist with equipment inventory management and coordinating shipping in support of particular projects.
    • Make system modifications to adapt electronic and communication operations for specific projects and/or locations.
    • Install tactical communications equipment, fiber, coax, Ethernet and supporting devices on towers and shelters according to industry standards.
    • Manage the schedule for the TACCOM LMR Lab
    • Provide quality assurance and control for Lab Testing documentation, including the creation of test plan templates.
    • Act as the lead technical writer and coordinate communications on Lab activities across the enterprise.
    • Other tasks as assigned by COR. Such as, but not limited to: equipment staging support, RF site visits, etc.

Qualifications

  • Graduated High School or GED.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience working as a field service specialist with tower climber/tower worker experience, performing tower maintenance and antenna/equipment installation on towers.
  • Experience working as a tower climber / tower worker with at least 5 climbs of towers greater than 200 ft. in height. Able to climb towers and structures up to 600 feet high.
  • Experience in working as a tower climber/tower worker on energized towers and be equipped to perform tasks on towers of various sizes.
  • Experience repairing and maintaining P25 infrastructure equipment.
  • Experience in microwave backhaul, analyzing tower sites and identifying deficiencies/areas that require correction/repair.
  • Certified (or able to be certified) in accordance with OSHA Regulations and ANSI/TIA Standards.
  • Holds (or able to obtain) a Comtrain Competent Climber/Rescuer certification.
  • Must meet OSHA Regulations and ANSI/TIA Standards.
  • Ability to climb ladders and steep staircases.
  • Ability to work in remote and challenging locations including, but not limited to rooftops, confined spaces, and all types of geographic locations.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
  • Must be able to pass a DHS Customs and Border Protections Background Investigation.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Active Security Clearance.
  • Experience with at least 5 climbs on energized towers.
  • Current DHS Customs and Border Protections Background Investigation.
  • Experience working for DHS Customs and Border Protections as a tower climber or technician.

Job ID2025-17356 Work TypeOn-Site Pay Range$70,000 - $75,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company DescriptionWork Where it Matters RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT. As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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