Top 16 Tower technician Jobs in Virginia

Radio Tower Technician
Department of State Police —North Chesterfield, VA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Tower Technician (Nights)
AeroFarms —Danville, VA
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- On-the-job training
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Airport Operations Tower Technician (part-time)
City of Danville —Danville, VA
- $34,622.38 a year
- Overtime
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Coastal Wetland Flux Tower Technician
Virginia Commonwealth University —Virginia
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Tower Tech II - Harrisonburg VA
Hightower Communications —Harrisonburg, VA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Employee
Adams Outdoor —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
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Manual Laborer
Mountain Valley Tower Service Inc —Staunton, VA
- From $15 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- Health insurance
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Top Hand
Network Building + Consulting —Richmond, VA
- Background check
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
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Tower Tech 2
Network Building + Consulting —Richmond, VA
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Broadcast Crew Foreman (+5 years required)
FullWave Tower and Broadcast LLC —United States
- From $34 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Schematics
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Radio Tower Technician

Department of State Police -
North Chesterfield, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Electrical equipment repair
Drill presses
Microwave network equipment
Cell tower site corrective maintenance
Equipment repair
Equipment installation
Electrical field testing
Antenna tower climbing
High school diploma or GED
Emergency power systems
Driver's License
Telecommunications antenna installation
Welding torches
Power tools
Electrical maintenance
Equipment testing
Manual machining
Hand tools
Lighting system installation
Electronic equipment testing

Full Job Description

5104336

North Chesterfield, Virginia, United States, 23236

Department of State Police

Trades and Operations

Full-Time (Salaried)

Closing at: Jun 30 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Department of State Police

Title: Radio Tower Technician DSP02563

State Role Title: Electronic Technician II

Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience. Plus 10% Special Pay.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Applicants hired in this position receive a 10% Special Pay incentive for as long as they are an employee performing the duties of a Tower Technician or Tower Specialist. Employees will be compensated with an incentive amounting to 10% of the salary paid on a semi-monthly basis and if the employee changes positions or discontinues performance as a Tower Technician or Tower Specialist, the incentive will be discontinued effective the date the duties change or are discontinued.

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Radio Tower Specialist in our Communications Division at State Police Headquarters, in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Installing microwave and base station antennas, transmission lines, grounding systems, obstruction lighting systems and associated equipment.
Inspecting and maintaining microwave and base station antenna, transmission line, radio tower lighting system, and related equipment mounted on poles, towers and other structures working at heights of up to 400 feet.
Repairing communications equipment/structures for VSP and that of other agencies on a routine and emergency basis.

About the Agency:

We’re more than a law enforcement agency — we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and public servants shaping Virginia’s future. At VSP, your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If you’re ready for meaningful work, real growth, and a supportive culture that feels like family, your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

Of repair and maintenance of propane and diesel emergency power plants and associated switching gear.

Skill:

In the use of hand and power tools.
In electricity and the operation of electrical test equipment.
In antenna system operation, technologies and installation on towers and associated structures.

Ability:

To operate electric welder, acetylene torch, metal lathe, drill press and other power equipment.
To install and repair radio tower antennas, lighting systems, and tower equipment.
To work rotating shifts.
To respond to calls for emergency service on a 24-hour basis, when necessary, to establish, restore, or prevent service outages.
To climb heights of 400 feet.
To lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s License required.
National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) approved competent climber, advanced climber and tower rescue certification.
Continued employment is contingent upon successfully completion and maintenance of the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) approved competent climber, advanced climber, and tower rescue certification.
Must weigh less than 280lbs., and have a waist girth no greater than 60 inches.
Extensive overnight travel throughout the state required.
Must live within 90 Minutes State Police Headquarters (SPHQ) located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23235.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

First aid and CPR certification preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov. This position is open until filled. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at [email protected].

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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