BillA Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Does anyone have any experience with tower climbing type work? If so how did you get started? Is it possible to get on with a company if you have no construction experience? It seems like it pays pretty well and is flexible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRep Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Talk to Jason up in index. The dude with the green tacoma with the huge grill on the front. I don't have his # but he's always up in index. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_harkness Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 hi there, I've worked as a radio tower tech, cell tower tech, and high-steel rigger for large concerts and events in Denver, CO. I love working and playing up in the air, and for me it's been great fun. Unfortunately, the pay is not as good as you may think. I started as a cell tower tech in Sacramento, CA at about $13/hr. Now, I think they probably start people at about $15/hr because the demand for tower climbers has definitely increased. I haven't met nearly as many climbers as I would have expected in the industry, but nonetheless, you learn lots of interesting skills dealing with the more heavy-duty side of rigging; not to mention some wicked exposure up on some of those towers! You can most likely get on with a cell tower company. Work involves a LOT of traveling. Typically, you'll get a set "per diem" to cover hotel/food costs on the road. When I worked in Nevada, I just slept in my truck, pocketed the per diem, and made a shitload of money, which I used for back-to-back climbing trips to Yosemite, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. The work is pretty easy. Lots of stabbing bolts, climbing, rigging ropes/pulleys/winches, replacing old antennas, installing microwave dishes, replacing light bulbs. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me. For a good listing of who's hiring, check out wirelessestimator.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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