Comments on: Interview with a Tower Climber-2

By: Felix

Felix — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:34:55 +0000

We will be starting a job in the state of Washington in the next couple of weeks. Will be looking for help, some tower climbing involved. email me at felixd@deltawireless.com,

By: oludare sikiru

oludare sikiru — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:05:09 +0000

my e-mail drexy61@yahoo.com

By: oludare sikiru

oludare sikiru — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:59:54 +0000

am a rigger and equally an rf installer if there any work please let me know

By: Spyder Ponds

Spyder Ponds — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:26:15 +0000

What you need to do Ben is get in a company and keep watch for “Headhunters” who want to steal you away from your company to have you come to another company. Always shoot for the bigger bucks. I am 50 and have many certifications in various Institutions including Andrews world-headquarters in Chicago as well as others in various fields such as connector certs and Microwave installation and Path Alignment. Each company has the ability to have you improve your skills and gain these certifications. If they don’t, refuse their employment. I have been a Field Engineer after first becoming a simple ground man. But it takes time and toil. Having erected thousands of every tower made, I have extensive knowledge of all tower sites. Including roof tops; billboards and skyscrapers whereas I had to repel down 60 plus feet or more to hammer drill an antenna frame work onto the side of the building. A scary thing to do. Most all of my men were afraid to do so. I showed them balls and did the most difficult and dangerous jobs myself to allow them to learn all proper procedure. Including proper knots for you repel as well as back-put lines. Most of all safety being first. Also, on sites such as in Wisconsin where ice had encrusted the climbing pegs on a mono-pole at 3am, I would allow my men to sit in the company truck as I would beat the ice off the pegs to get to the top-hat to fix a simple jumper to an antenna. I value safety over all. Then a no nonsense approach at getting the job done. REGARDLESS! I don’t approve of Head-hunters because when I become a company man that is what I am. Loyal. I am also contemplating returning to the field. I began about 25 years ago and it was the love of my life! 9/11 stole it from me. I would love to return to my career!!! Maybe someone will see this… Hope I have helped. Remember, 100 percent tie-off at ALL times! Your life depends upon it! Ask your company for classes… Later, Spyder

By: James B

James B — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:35:05 +0000

I have been climbing broadcast towers on and off for many years, doing antennae inspections, sweeping, parts fabrication, consulting and some installs of bays.
I am employed by a major broadcaster, so I am not a full time rigger, but have worked aside many of them. When I climb with the firms we hired, safety would be the first priority, especially at -20 C. The last hire was to replace a RF connector at about 350 feet on an AM tower (my certification was due for renewal), and it cost $5000 for the night, 2 riggers. The firms have very interesting formulas, including rates for travel, lodging and climbing.
Riggers are there to do the mechanical work, and we are there to make the decisions on the spot, reduce down time and make everyone’s life better.
Climbing is a dangerous job, especially when people become complacent.
To make big bucks, you need to be an RF specialist, and climb. Machining helps too.

By: jan rio

jan rio — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:49:44 +0000

i have worked with gondola operator,sealant applicator exterior free cast wall and glass wall. can coordinate about the project whats going on(T.L ),for too years and i want to chance to be a tower climber..i just don”t know how to go about it.thanks…
can someone help me!?
contact ; 09164064357

By: marc abernathy

marc abernathy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:28:05 +0000

My dream is to become a tower climber. Can any body give me some info on how to accomplish this goal and where to apply. Ive been a construction worker for the last 12 years and I have put a lot of thought into what i want to do with my future and this is it. I just don’t know how to go about it. Thanks

By: DARRON KNIGHT

DARRON KNIGHT — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:54:00 +0000

I have worked with utility communications for 4 years and i want a chance to get back into it.

By: cheri

cheri — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:23:01 +0000

To all the dymantic tower climbers I pray that ya’ll stay safe and thank you for all of ya’lls hard work! I dont think people apperate what ya’ll really do up there! My boyfriend risks his life everyday. He actually loves his job! Yea it sucks he has to travel for 6 weeks and home for a week but at least I get to see him and talk to him everyday and know that he’s alright. Yea he may be crazy for having a career like this but he’s good at it!

By: tyler

tyler — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:50:59 +0000

-tyler, a proud tower climber who is actually pretty intelligent( top ten in my class in high school), who, yes, sweats and probably does smell after a hard day of work but i ALWAYS shower when i get back to room. im not broke i make pretty good money. my teeth are excellent, i have always taken care of them. yes i can tie knots but i wouldnt say im proud of it, any boyscout can tie the same knots. and not really proud of turning a wrench or putting tape something either because my four year old nephew can do that, not quit sure why you would think that is something we would be proud of. my credit is just fine, its not outstanding but good, ive never really worked on it so whatever. i dont own a home but im 24 so i think thats ok. i do own my own car and my own truck(2009 F350). completely paid off. the traveling can be hard on a relationship thats true but its ok because there is always new women to keep you company in every town. i do pretty well in that aspect. other guys i work have VERY stable home lives with their wives and children. im in a hotel room right now and its not shitty at all. its an $85 room at a comfort suites. thats what i say in every night. our work trucks are really nice dodge 3500s that are not dirty at all. nobody else on my crew smells, we all shower. at any rate i have health care, dental care, 401k, a decent pay check, and a fun life.
so remember today when you make a phone call, think about why you can make that call.