Tower Technician 3 - Wireless Services
No salary listed
Mid
Knoxville, TN, USA
In PersonExtensive travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required; out-of-town lodging, per diem, and transportation are provided.
Field ServiceTelecom & Utility Field Service
About the job
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience installing and maintaining cabling, antennas, microwave dishes, tower builds, site inspections, lighting systems, and wireless carrier equipment is required, with wireless carrier experience preferred.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Ability to follow rigid job safety standards and properly use specialized personal protective equipment is required.
- Maintain certifications such as Authorized or Competent Climber, Authorized or Competent Rescuer, ANSI A10.48 Rigging Certification, Capstan Operations, Radio Frequency Awareness, OSHA 10, and First Aid/CPR, along with other certifications as required.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team is required.
- Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions is required.
- Proficient computer skills and the ability to use software applications including Microsoft Suite are required.
- Experience operating test equipment, including radio frequency sweep gear, passive intermodulation equipment, and fiber-testing equipment, is required.
- Ability to read, understand, and implement tower rigging plans is required.
- Competency in deploying complex rigging setups, such as 2:1 and 3:1 systems, to hoist heavy loads safely to the tower is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Familiarity with general accounting and costing practices, including budgeting, invoicing, purchase orders, and accounts payable, is required.
- Ability to perform the physical activities of the position, including climbing, standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, grasping, and working at heights of 300 feet or more for extended periods, is required.
- Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds is required.
- Completion of a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required, with participation in random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Build customer infrastructure, including tower erection, expansion, and upgrades to new and existing wireless networks, such as tower modifications and L&A installations.
- Read and understand construction drawings, radio frequency data sheets, structural analyses, mount analyses, tower modification design drawings, and other site documents.
- Safely and efficiently complete equipment installations and upgrades at elevated heights.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment and network functionality issues.
- Observe and report possible compound, equipment, or safety defects and hazards.
- Document job costs, including labor hours and materials, accurately and promptly.
- Follow instructions and complete assigned work according to the scope of work and methods of procedure.
- Complete material inventories upon delivery.
- Perform pre-work and post-work site audits.
- Obtain written customer approval for change orders.
- Operate radio frequency sweep gear, passive intermodulation equipment, and fiber-testing equipment.
- Train and mentor less-experienced team members.
- Perform and oversee elevated work activities as required or directed.
- Assist foremen with scheduling labor, materials, and other job tasks.
- Lead Wireless Services tower team members when required, including in the absence of a foreman or manager.
- Develop and execute rigging plans for hoisting operations in accordance with industry standards.
Desired Qualifications
- Wireless carrier experience is preferred.
About the company
Pillar Innovations builds industrial equipment and installs technical systems for manufacturers, mines, utilities, and other industrial operators. Its engineers and tradespeople combine custom machine building with electrical work, communications networks, and fire protection for facilities that need several technical disciplines on one project. Customers hire Pillar to automate machinery, connect equipment to control rooms, or install fiber networks, and its crews maintain and repair systems after installation. The business earns money from equipment manufacturing, installation projects, and ongoing technical service. Pillar was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Grantsville, Maryland.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Grantsville, Maryland
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Workers gained ownership: February 2026 Pillar announced all employees became beneficial owners through an employee stock ownership plan.
- Grantsville fabrication offers longer breaks: Pillar advertises four-day workweeks and a four-day weekend every other week.
- Grantsville fitter-fabricator roles advertise hourly pay from $26 to $38 across two levels.
What critics are saying
- Overnight travel affects certain field roles: Pillar's fatigue policy generally caps consecutive workdays at 14.
- Round-the-clock coverage is part of Pillar's business: its automation services include 24/7 field support and troubleshooting.
- Grantsville Controls Technician 3 applicants need a mine electrical card or willingness to obtain one within a year.
What makes Pillar Innovations unique
- Production spans disciplines: Pillar combines fabrication, wiring, and final assembly within its 154,000-square-foot contract manufacturing facility.
- Pillar makes specialist fiber hardware: its manufacturing services include cable assemblies approved for mining and harsh environments.
- Panel production has regional reach: Pillar runs panel shops in Grantsville, Evansville, and Farmington.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Stock Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs