Being a tower climber is more than being someone who works in the tower climbing industry, it’s about being an adventurer. Your career as a tower climber can take you to some amazing places. That said, if you’re going to do the job and take the journey, you’ll need to prepare yourself as a road […]
Everyone thinks that tower climbing is a challenging job, which it is, but for many people the real challenge isfinding a tower climbing job near them. It’s not that there isn’t a strong demand for them, because there is, tower climbing has a strong and attractive job market. The trick isn’t to find just any […]
While other industries around the world have seen job opportunities dry up due to the economic implications of the pandemic, the tower climbing industry stands strong. No matter what happens, people will still need a reliable communication infrastructure in place. Keeping that infrastructure in place takes enterprising individuals like yourself to maintain the towers. Here’s […]
Being a tower climber can be a great career, the advantages are plentiful and the risks are relatively low as long as you’re careful and well-trained. Strange is it may seem, most kids don’t wake up one day and say that they want to be a tower climber when they grow up, it’s something that […]
The job market is competitive to say the least. Sure, there are jobs in other fields available, but once you have climbed a tower…how could you ever go back? When a good job in the tower climbing industry becomes available, many, many candidates will apply. When an employer gets a stack of resumes, yours needs […]
What if you had the kind of job where you had to climb 1000 foot structures on a daily basis for employers that care more about money than they do about your wellbeing? The life of a tower climber is not one for everyone. Tower climbers are well aware of the choice they make to […]
Telecom Careers Each day telecommunications (telecoms) play a role in your life. From getting on the bus to work, being called by your boss who is wondering why you’re late, or relaxing at home with a movie on pay per view. Even reading this article involves the use of telecoms. I’m sure you grasp what […]
Towers designed for communication, once almost exclusively made of wood, are now almost exclusively metal. Metal is sturdier and less susceptible to termites, but at some point it is going to break, bend, thin, or develop holes. Though most towers which are used outside are galvanized, there is still a small chance for rust. Welding […]
The tower climbing industry is one that takes skill and a high-level of attention to detail, not to mention all of the training required. The thing every employer will inevitably face is having a position to be filled and either not getting enough qualified applicants applying or having everybody and their brother apply, although the […]
According to OSHA guidelines, a hardhat or helmet must be worn by tower climbers to prevent injuries. So you put one on, wear it and call it good, but it really doesn’t end there. There are common mistakes made that can limit the effectiveness of your helmet. These mistakes aren’t just made by novices or […]