Tower climbing is one of the few remaining fields that seems to be over 95% male dominated. While rare, female tower climbers are not unheard of. In 2005, the US saw less than a dozen female tower climbers, the numbers aren’t much higher almost a decade later. Unlike the majority of the jobs in the […]
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Tower Climber Jobs for Veterans
There has been a push in the country lately to give jobs to veterans of the military. The tower climbing industry is no different. In November of 2013, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, along with many privately held telecommunication companies, joined forces to create the program “Warriors 4 Wireless.” The purpose […]
Tower Climber Equipment and Prices
Where safety is concerned, no price is too high, but what equipment is really needed? What can you wait on and the biggest question of all, how much will it cost? A lot of companies will either supply the equipment you need to get started or take care of it for you. Some places though, […]
Tower Climber Staffing Agency: Benefits
There are different ways of getting a job as a tower climber. But one method that has stood the test of time is that of using a staffing agency. Different agencies offer different services. There are many tower climber agencies out there that you can start with. But before that, it is important to note […]
Largest Tower Climbing Companies in the US
With so many companies to work for, there is a lot to think about when applying. Larger companies are more likely to have benefits and relocation potential. It can however, be harder to move up in a larger company. Crown Castle- In 1994, Crown Castle started with just over 100 tower in Southwest Texas. Today […]
Building a Better Tower Climber Industry
If employers, be they contractors or subcontractors, refuse to change and treat their employees like human beings, then it is up to the employees and their families to unite and fight for justice and equality in the work environment. Tower climbers cannot keep putting themselves at risk so that big mobile companies can make a […]
Tower Climbing Staffing
Not everyone has the skills and steadfastness to be a tower climber, but for those who are drawn by the salary and adrenaline, tower climbing staffing agencies can be a great way to get a foot in the door. The official title these jobs are listed will be Radio Frequency Tower Climber, Radio Tower Climber […]
4 Things A Good Tower Climber Never Forgets
Climbing communications towers that are hundreds and sometimes thousands of feet in the air, is a very dangerous job! Most towers have no mechanical lifts, so getting to the desired height means scaling rungs hand-over-hand, usually while wearing bulky safety gear and carrying an equipment bag. While the risk of falling is great, the freedom is greater. […]
Life of a Tower Climber
When people hear that you’re a tower climber, there are usually two things that that job description brings to mind. The first is, “Wow, you must be a serious daredevil.” The second is, “And you must make some serious cash.” Anyone who’s worked on cellular towers can attest to the prevalence of these reactions. “I […]
Cell Tower Climber Safety
It is imperative for any cell tower climber to think very seriously about their safety. After all, tower climbing is a very dangerous career for someone to undertake, and therefore it is vital to consider thoroughly what can be done on a daily basis to make their job as safe as it can possibly be. […]