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Tower Climber Lead
Full-time Posted Sep, 24Tower Climber Lead
Location: Indiana, with travel throughout the Central Region
Schedule: Full-time
Nettxio is seeking an experienced Tower Climber Lead to lead a crew performing installation, maintenance, and repair work on telecommunications towers. This is a hands-on role for someone who can guide other climbers, coordinate work in the field, and keep safety at the center of every project.
What you’ll do
- Lead tower climbers during equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Plan and coordinate field work with project managers and engineers.
- Follow and enforce safe climbing, rigging, and rescue practices.
- Inspect climbing gear, tools, and equipment to ensure they are ready for use.
- Train and mentor less experienced climbers.
- Help keep projects on schedule and communicate progress or issues to the team.
- Provide occasional support for critical service issues outside regular hours.
What we’re looking for
- At least five years of tower climbing experience, including experience leading crews.
- Strong knowledge of tower climbing safety, rigging, rescue practices, and telecommunications equipment.
- Experience inspecting and maintaining tower structures and equipment.
- NWSA TT1 or 2 preferred
- Tower climbing safety certification and current first aid/CPR certification.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with RF equipment, basic electrical or mechanical systems and formal supervision in telecommunications are requirements.
This role requires climbing towers up to 350 feet, bending and reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds. Travel within the Central Region is required based on project needs.