Hiring: Field Service Technician – Land Mobile Radio Tower Climber ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus) Company: Akima Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:33:03 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Astro, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •3 years of experience as a field service specialist and tower climber performing tower maintenance and antenna/equipment installation. •Minimum 3 years of experience as a field service specialist and tower climber performing tower maintenance and antenna/equipment installation. Required Skills: •Perform testing, maintenance, and repairs of tower sites using appropriate test equipment. •Install and maintain LMR antennas, microwave dishes/systems, mounts, cable ladders, fiber, coax, Ethernet, and other supporting devices on towers and shelters. •Analyze tower sites, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions. •Perform routine and special circumstance tower maintenance as instructed by the local CBP Supervisor. •Assist in new tower construction, modification, and decommissioning. •Operate articulating man lifts and work at heights up to 600 feet. •Partner cross-functionally with Field Support tower technicians to complete installations and maintenance safely and effectively. •Ensure Job Hazard Assessments (JHA) and pre-climb checklists are documented and followed according to ITTD’s Technical Representative. Qualifications: •High School Diploma or GED. •OSHA and ANSI/TIA compliant; Comtrain Competent Climber/Rescuer certification or ability to obtain. •Demonstrated capacity to work in remote, challenging, or outdoor environments (rooftops, confined spaces, all weather conditions). •Must pass DHS Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation. •Current DHS Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation. •Prior experience supporting DHS Customs and Border Protection as a tower climber or technician. Compensation: •$75,000 - $90,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!