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Telecom Tower Technician III

Jacksonville, FL; Jacksonville; Florida; FL; Jacksonville, Florida; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Telecom Tower Technician III

Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of wireless communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions. While the wireless world is ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support services remains constant. These services include site acquisition, design, and construction, to full operations, maintenance, and deconstruction.

Responsibilities

  • Must maintain and enforce the company's safety program, ensure daily job site safety plans are reviewed and followed. Immediately stops work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist.
  • Assist Crew Foreman to ensure quality service to clients
  • Recognize and perform duties within OSHA safety guidelines as well as all applicable safety laws and policies
  • Work effectively both individually and with other crew members
  • Handle transportation of equipment
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned
  • Travel up to 100%

Qualifications

  • Successful completion and passing score of all mandatory company certifications are required
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a tower climber is required
  • Ability to climb, at least, a 250' telecommunications tower required
  • Valid Driver’s License is required
  • Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products required
  • Current ComTrain or equivalent certification in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue is required
  • Capable of being entrusted with company assets and confidential information required
  • Willingness to work in hot and cold weather conditions for long periods of time required
  • Anritsu Certification preferred
  • PIM Certification preferred
  • CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
  • NWSA Certification preferred
  • OSHA 10 Hour Certification preferred (Ability to demonstrate knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines)
  • Willingness to take on and learn new tasks, as needed
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
  • Military communications, electronics troubleshooting, fiber optics or other related construction experience is preferred
  • Ability to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays, and evening hours
  • Ability to crouch, kneel, twist, reach, grasp and climb with both hands and legs on a daily basis is required
  • Availability to work overtime to include Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours required
  • Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products required
  • Excel, Word and Outlook Microsoft experience preferred

Compensation Details:

$29 - $31

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

06/17/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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