Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Field Services Technician / Wireless Tower Climber

Locations:

• Bellingham, WA — 2 openings
• Moses Lake, WA
• Olympia, WA
• Spokane, WA

Job Type: Full-time, hourly, nonexempt
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with overtime, travel, and occasional after-hours work

Position Overview

NextGen is hiring experienced Field Services Technicians / Wireless Tower Climbers for full-time, direct-placement opportunities across Washington.

This is a hands-on field role supporting the installation, removal, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of microwave, wireless, and network equipment at towers, rooftops, poles, technical facilities, and customer locations.

Previous professional tower-climbing experience and the ability to climb communication towers are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Climb communication towers and work safely at elevated locations
• Install and remove antennas, radios, routers, cabling, and wireless equipment
• Assist with microwave and wireless network installations and upgrades
• Program and test microwave radios, routers, and related equipment
• Complete Cat5, direct-burial, and general cabling projects
• Perform maintenance at tower sites and technical facilities
• Troubleshoot wireless, RF, microwave, and network equipment
• Maintain accurate installation and service documentation
• Travel throughout Washington and nearby states as required
• Complete occasional overnight trips
• Respond to emergency or after-hours service needs when required
• Operate ATVs, snowmobiles, and other off-road transportation when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Previous professional tower-climbing experience
• Ability and willingness to climb communication towers
• Experience with wireless, microwave, RF, telecommunications, or networking equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 70 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Insurable driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in rain, snow, heat, wind, and other changing conditions
• Basic proficiency with computers and laptops
• Ability to travel and stay overnight when required
• Availability for overtime and occasional emergency work
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Ability to complete background screening, reference checks, and drug testing

Certifications and Training

Relevant safety certifications may include:

• OSHA 30
• CPR and First Aid
• Basic electrical safety training

Company-paid training and ongoing certification opportunities are available.

Compensation and Benefits

The company offers competitive hourly compensation based on experience and certifications, along with:

• Medical insurance
• Company-paid dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 17 paid time off days annually
• 22 paid time off days after four years
• 10 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Frequent overtime opportunities
• Company-paid training and ongoing certifications
• Meal reimbursement for qualifying out-of-region travel
• Company-provided branded workwear
• Advancement and specialty-assignment opportunities

Employees are responsible for providing required safety footwear.

Apply

Please apply with your current resume and indicate whether you are interested in Bellingham, Moses Lake, Olympia, or Spokane .

Candidates with experience as a Tower Climber, Tower Technician, Tower Hand, Cell Tower Technician, Microwave Technician, RF Technician, Wireless Technician, Telecommunications Technician, or Field Service Technician are encouraged to apply.

•\tWhat you didn’t know about us:
•\tCompetitive salary
•\tHealth, Dental and Vision Benefits
•\tShort/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
•\tLife Insurance and Retirement Plans
•\tEmployee Assistance Program
•\tWith this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

•\tWe are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

•\tWe are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

•\tWe give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
•\tKelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
•\tFor more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
•\tYou should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

#JobsAtKellyTelecom

Company Description

•\tWhat you didn’t know about us:\r\n•\tCompetitive salary\r\n•\tHealth, Dental and Vision Benefits\r\n•\tShort/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection\r\n•\tLife Insurance and Retirement Plans\r\n•\tEmployee Assistance Program\r\n•\tWith this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!\r\n\r\n•\tWe are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!\r\n\r\n•\tWe are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.\r\n\r\n•\tWe give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!\r\n•\tKelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. \r\n•\tFor more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.\r\n•\tYou should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.\r\n\r\n#JobsAtKellyTelecom

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