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Tower Technician

Location: Macomb, IL
Listed: Today

Essential Functions

Successfully complete and maintain the tower safety and rescue training program.
Climbing and working on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment; performs tower maintenance.
The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, Cat5e and/or coaxial cables
The ability to climb tall structures up to 175-250ft with a load.
Employee weight and tools combined may not exceed 300-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver license.
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Comfortable and recent experience working in the outdoor
Work with basic hand tools
Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety conscious
Must pass a drug screening test, a criminal background check, and safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy
Must pass in-house training program

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment

Work Environment/Hazards

Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind
In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
Climbing and work in an elevated position that is +/- 250 feet with climbing equipment

Physical Demands

Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more
Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet
Frequently required to use hand and power tools

Working Hours/Days

Irregular hours
Monday through Friday
Full Time
Min 40 hours, flexible schedule
Overtime as needed
On call rotation required - To include Saturdays & Sundays

Travel Requirements

40-60% travel required
Overnight travel required as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Safety equipment provided
Vision insurance

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Responsible for the installation of all aspects of wireless tower site electronics and hardware, cabling, and electrical where applicable

6 MONTH PAY INCREASES!

Equal opportunity and legal notices

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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From Nextlink Internet's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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