Tower climbers are professional technicians who perform inspection, maintenance and repair work on suspended, monopolar and self-supporting towers and other tower systems. There are different types of work for tower climbers, such as broadcasting (television), radio towers, wireless Internet service providers or cell phone towers and microwave relays.
What do climbers do in turn?
Tower climbers perform installation, inspection / periodic testing and maintenance of antennas or other transmission systems. The climbing component is only one aspect of the job. A professional climber must be an expert in communication technology, cable splicing and more. Tower climbers for cell phone companies such as AT&T and Verizon should also be familiar with industry standard wiring methods for equipment.
Some tower climbing jobs involve lifting and transporting heavy objects and tools at the correct installation height in the tower. These specialized climbers are called riggers.
Training and certification of Tower Climber
Since tower climbing works involve height risks, changing light bulbs on towers jobs tower companies must request appropriate training programs and comply with OSHA regulations. These skills can be acquired through basic training on the competent climber (fall protection), advanced training on the tower climber (fall protection), rescue of the climber, EME awareness (RF), CPR, emergency planning, etc.
If you are new to the sector, obtaining certification as an expert climber can be a great step, as it not only provides basic knowledge / techniques, but also shows initiative and commitment to work in this sector. Please note that although the skills acquired are transferable, certification is generally not, contact one of our expert training consultants for more information.
Unlike most tower climbing workouts that last two days, Safety One training offers you the opportunity to get certified by the best industry experts in one day. Check them if you are going to obtain certification (or recertification) in the near future.
