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InfraServices

Builds and maintains telecom infrastructure

Tower Technician 3

Full-Time
$27 - $32/hr+ 401(k) company match + Military differential pay
Mid, Senior
Fargo, ND, USA
In PersonTravel away from home up to 75% of the time, including weekends and extended travel.
Field ServiceTelecom & Utility Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, general education degree (GED), or related trade school education is required.
  • Three to five years of progressive experience in wireless tower construction, maintenance, or field services is required.
  • Experience overseeing crews and supporting field operations is required.
  • The candidate must be able to complete complex tower work independently and guide others.
  • The candidate must hold or obtain and maintain Competent Climber/Rescue Certification from an accredited institution.
  • The candidate must hold or obtain and maintain an OSHA 30 Construction Training Card.
  • The candidate must hold or obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification.
  • The candidate must hold or obtain and maintain Competent Rigging and Hoisting Certification.
  • Other relevant certifications may be required according to the scope of work, including NWSA, Hazcom, Bloodborne Pathogen, and RF Safety certifications.
  • Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of wireless communication infrastructure and equipment is required.
  • The candidate must be proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and RF engineering documents.
  • The candidate must be skilled in sweep, fiber, and PIM testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
  • The candidate must be proficient in using hand and power tools.
  • Competence with GPS, test equipment, and site audit tools is required.
  • The candidate must follow safety protocols and installation procedures accurately and require others to do the same.
  • The candidate must be able to manage time and resources efficiently.
  • The candidate must be able to think analytically and solve complex problems.
  • The candidate must maintain awareness of surroundings and safety risks while working at heights and with heavy equipment.
  • The candidate must be able to work long and unpredictable hours.
  • The candidate must pass pre-employment background and drug testing.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
  • The candidate must be able to climb vertically and pull their own body weight, tools, and equipment up to 500 feet and work at heights on towers and other elevated structures for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
  • The candidate must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp materials and tools with both hands.
  • The candidate must be able to work long hours outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow.
  • The candidate must be able to stand, walk, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including a fall protection harness, hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves.
  • The candidate must be able to climb and work at heights while wearing a safety harness, maintaining a total combined weight between 130 and 310 pounds in accordance with industry fall protection standards.
  • The candidate must be physically and mentally fit to perform tower rescues and participate in safety drills and training exercises.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working in confined spaces and at varying elevations.
  • The candidate must be able to travel away from home up to 75% of the time, including weekends and extended travel; travel may be local or national depending on business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the lead technician on site by directing daily crew operations and ensuring adherence to scope, safety, and quality standards.
  • Climb and perform work on communication towers and elevated structures up to 500 feet.
  • Install, align, and troubleshoot antennas, radios, hybrid cables, connectors, and mounts, and oversee that work.
  • Interpret construction drawings, site plans, and RF specifications and ensure their execution.
  • Perform advanced testing and troubleshooting, including sweep testing, PIM testing, and fiber and connector inspections.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks and ensure work meets customer and company standards.
  • Maintain and inspect rigging, hoisting, and climbing equipment to ensure proper use and safety.
  • Model safe behavior on site and ensure crew participation in safety protocols, meetings, and briefings.
  • Complete daily reports, quality checklists, site photos, and other required documentation accurately.
  • Maintain and organize tools, equipment, and vehicles.
  • Maintain a clean and organized job site and ensure tools, materials, and waste are properly handled and disposed of.
  • Assist the foreman in training, mentoring, and supporting less experienced team members in technical skills and safety practices.
  • Travel regularly to job sites, which may include overnight stays.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

InfraServices builds and maintains communications infrastructure for wireless carriers and other network operators across North America. Its wireless business handles projects from site selection and engineering through construction, equipment upgrades and ongoing maintenance, so customers can contract for work across a network site's life. The group also runs Recovery Logistics, which keeps customer operations functioning during disruptions and planned projects. It earns money from infrastructure projects, technical services and operational support for businesses and public agencies. InfraServices was formed in 2024 and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Blue Bell, PA

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Field technicians receive practical mentoring: InfraServices says safety trainers spend most of their time on-site.
  • Family and retirement benefits have concrete backing: InfraServices lists paid parental leave and a company-matched retirement plan.
  • Blue Bell payroll work includes flexibility: InfraServices lists its Payroll Coordinator as hybrid at $26-$34 hourly.

What critics are saying

  • Tower assignments limit home time: InfraServices' Wanamingo role lists up to 75% travel, including weekends and extended trips.
  • Wanamingo tower work carries physical demands: Technician III requires climbing to 500 feet and regularly lifting 75 pounds.
  • Monticello fleet work disrupts schedules: Technician I lists unpredictable hours and up to 25% travel, including short-notice trips.

What makes InfraServices unique

  • Recovery Logistics runs field camps: its services combine temporary housing, mobile kitchens and sanitation for deployed crews.
  • SiteSafe adds independent compliance expertise: its radio emissions studies assess sites against federal exposure requirements.
  • InfraServices works beyond towers: its data center services cover cabling, power, cooling and hardware installation.

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