Career

Tower & Field Service Technician

Location: Georgetown, TX | Extensive Travel Throughout Texas

About HydroPro Solutions

HydroPro Solutions partners with water utilities across Texas and California to provide water metering, monitoring technology, field services, and ongoing support. Since 2012, we’ve built our business around long-term customer relationships and hands-on service, helping utilities implement, maintain, and get the most from the technology they rely on every day.

Position Overview

HydroPro Solutions is seeking an experienced, dependable Tower & Field Service Technician to join our Texas service team. This position combines tower climbing and telecommunications equipment installation with hands-on field service work supporting water utilities throughout Texas.

The ideal candidate has previous tower climbing experience, a strong understanding of tower safety, and the mechanical aptitude to work with a variety of equipment and technologies. While tower work is a primary responsibility, this position also involves ground-level installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including water meters, sewer monitoring equipment, and other utility technologies. Training on HydroPro’s specific products and systems will be provided.

This position requires extensive overnight travel, typically three weeks per month, with multiple consecutive nights away from home. Candidates should be comfortable with a travel-heavy schedule, physically demanding outdoor work, and the independence that comes with working as part of a small field service team.

Job Responsibilities

Tower Installation & Maintenance

• Climb towers and elevated structures up to 250 feet to install, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot antennas, cabling, and related equipment.
• Run coaxial cable, install connectors and network interface devices, and perform line testing and sweeps.
• Install and maintain antenna mounts, antennas, and other tower-mounted equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot cabling, connection, and equipment issues.
• Follow established tower climbing, rigging, fall protection, and safety procedures.

Utility Field Service & Installation

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot water meters and related equipment.
• Learn to install and service SmartCover sewer monitoring systems and other water utility technologies.
• Assist with pressure monitoring, pump monitoring, and other equipment installations as needed.
• Perform hands-on field work, including opening utility access points, clearing dirt and debris from meter boxes, and preparing equipment for installation.
• Assist with larger installation projects and customer service requests as directed by the Service Manager.

General Field Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and maintain tools, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work sites.
• Accurately document installations, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, and team members.
• Work independently or alongside a small crew to complete assigned projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintain company-provided tools, equipment, and work resources.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of tower climbing or telecommunications construction experience involving work at heights.
• Working knowledge of tower climbing safety, rigging, knots, and fall protection practices.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic testing equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and installation issues.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding ground-level utility work in addition to tower climbing.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, work independently, and contribute effectively to a small team.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, communication, and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Texas approximately three weeks per month, including frequent overnight hotel stays.

Previous water utility experience is not required. Training on HydroPro’s water metering and monitoring technologies will be provided.

Preferred Certifications

• Tower Climber / Rescue Certification
• OSHA 10 Certification (OSHA 30 required after hire)
• First Aid / CPR Certification

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to climb and work on towers and elevated structures up to 250 feet while using required fall protection and safety equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, and working with tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme Texas summer heat, winter cold, rain, mud, and dust.
• Comfort working around water and wastewater utility infrastructure, including sewer access points and underground meter boxes.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule & Travel

Primary workdays are Monday through Friday, with hours varying based on customer and project requirements. Weekend work may occasionally be necessary.

Extensive overnight travel is a regular and essential requirement of this position. Technicians typically spend approximately three weeks per month traveling to customer sites throughout Texas, with multiple consecutive nights in hotels.

HydroPro provides a company vehicle and necessary work equipment. Approved business travel expenses, including lodging and meals, are covered by the company.

Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications.