Tower Construction Technician - Santa Rosa, CA
$62,400–$93,600 year
On-siteSanta Rosa, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct site excavation, trenching, and foundation pouring for tower bases while operating compact track loaders, mini-excavators, and skid steers. Assemble and erect communication towers, install RF cabling and fiber optics, and implement grounding systems per FAA and NEC standards. Perform tower climbing for inspections and manage equipment integration, including safe demolition of legacy structures. Coordinate with FAA personnel and subcontractors to schedule outages and resolve on-site issues while documenting progress and maintaining inventory. Requires U.S. citizenship, valid driver's license, and 3–5 years of tower construction experience. Fully onsite with no travel required; compensation ranges from $30.00 to $45.00 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3–5 years of experience in tower construction, civil infrastructure, or telecommunications installation
- Proven experience with tower assembly, RF cabling, grounding, and electrical systems in aviation or telecommunications environments
- Proficiency operating light construction equipment such as CTL, excavators, or similar equipment
- Knowledge of civil construction practices including conduit work, trenching, and concrete forming
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance and meet background investigation requirements associated with federal contract work
- Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting, including Microsoft Office
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Commitment to safety with experience following OSHA and FAA standards
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Ability to climb towers and work at height
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, and high winds
- Fully onsite position in the location assigned
- No travel required
Desired Qualifications
- Tower climbing certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
- First Aid / CPR certification
- Rigging / Signal Person certification
- Familiarity with FAA Technical Operations and NAS infrastructure
- Experience supporting government contracts for tower upgrades
- Experience using tools such as cable testers, spectrum analyzers, torque wrenches, and hoisting equipment
- Knowledge of environmental considerations such as NEPA compliance or wildlife impact assessments
- Familiarity with hazardous materials handling, including HAZWOPER certification
- Experience supporting sustainable construction practices or modern infrastructure initiatives
- Exposure to emerging technologies such as 5G integration for aviation environments
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and adapt to evolving project requirements
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