When birds make themselves at home in cell towers, it poses a serious threat to themselves and technicians
South African telecommunications operator MTN announced plans to install 100 boxes on cell towers in Johannesburg to house barn owls, which have made themselves at home in...
As communications service providers around the world continue to evolve their 4G networks and deploy 5G, increased network complexities and financial and competitive pressures require more efficient ways to deploy and manage them. At the core of network deployment is site engineering, which encompasses...
3M, formerly Capital Safety, has released yet another safety recall for tower climbers. The recall forced the National Association of Tower Erectors to send emails to its members encouraging them to consult the official recall notice. The subject of the recall, Zorbit Energy Absorber, is...
3M today posted an official recall notice of its original tower climber Lad-Saf sleeve. After 30 years of use, the popular fall protection equipment has been replaced by a redesigned "next-generation" Lad-Saf sleeve.
According to the recall, 3M and its fall protection subsidiary Capital Safety...
Rosye Cloud, senior adviser of veteran employment for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, describes how veterans and employers can leverage the Veteran Affairs' GI Bill for the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Veteran Affairs' GI Bill funds wireless workforce apprenticeships
The Veteran Affairs' GI Bill, when applied...
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This week on Cell Tower News, host Joey Jackson focuses on the climbers. He talks with multiple veterans of the industry to see what it's like to be a tower climber.
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Communications Workers of America continue working without new Verizon agreement; National Wireless Safety Association announces board of governors and roadmap for tower climber assessment and certification programs
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Tower climber fatalities, lack of standards, LTE technology and need for formalized apprenticeships are driving material changes in tower climber training and certification programs
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Tower climber training programs were the focus of this week's episode of "Inside Telecom Careers". JP Jones, Vice President...
Wade Sarver, a prominent blogger who writes about the wireless industry, had some strong words for tower climbers who have not filled out the OSHA RFI safety survey.
Sarver posted the article entitled “Do you want to improve tower climber safety? Apparently not!” in many...
A look inside the life of a tower climber
RCR Wireless News reporter Joey Jackson attended South Wireless Summit last week and had the opportunity to talk to some tower climbers. They provided insight into the life of a tower climber, which we featured in...
In conjunction with NATE Unite 2015, the leadership of the Wireless Industry Safety Task Force announced the formation of the National Wireless Safety Alliance.
The purpose of the assessment certification program is to provide thorough, independent assessments of knowledge and skills to enhance tower safety,...
The adrenaline of heights is something you relish. Hard, physical activity in a job is something you enjoy. You’ve seen the gravity-defying photos of a tower climber perched atop a 100-foot tower and asked yourself, “How do I become a tower climber?”
It’s a question that...
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Tower climber injured, but OK
This past week a tower climber was injured while working on a tower in Georgia. The climber was 125 feet up on...
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Just as we expected, this week's PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Show saw the tower companies more vocal than they have been in a while. This week's cell tower...
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Tower Technician
Assist with maintenance/installation of wireless cell sites, antennas, mounts, weatherproofing, etc.
Totowa, NJ
Tower Foreman
Ensure workers are working to meet planned work schedule, plan work scheduled with project manager.
Golden, CO
Tower Climber/Foreman
Effectively utilize available resources, technology and tools...
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A flurry of cell tower related news has swept across the internet since last we reported. The top story this week involves what could have been...
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Tower Climber
Seeking applicants with one year of experience in tower climbing and RF installation.
Wyckoff, NJ
Communications Tower Tech/Foreman
Must be dependable and motivated with superb repair, maintenance and installation skills.
Thonotosassa, FL
Tower Technician
Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers,...
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Our top story this week comes from Corpus Christi, Texas, where an airport worker was injured while climbing a communications tower for repairs. The tower collapsed, causing the man to fall...
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It is an understatement to say that this year has been tragic so far when so many tower climbers have died within the first quarter. In response, OSHA handed out stern...
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Help a fallen climber
We lead this week's cell tower news with a plea to help a climber in need. Tommy Jeglum fell 50 feet from a tower last June and managed...
The steady clank--clank of metal Y-lanyards clips being fastened to a telecom tower punctuate each few steps as Brian Bourquin climbs. He reaches a point two-thirds of the way up, anchors himself with his positioning strap, and tests the sturdiness of his positioning rope before trusting it...
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Tower Climbers - All Levels
LCCDS is growing it's Tower Services Group and are looking for all levels of experienced Tower Climber.
Marlton, NJ
Tower Crews - Multiple Openings
Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
Multiple Locations
Tower Tech...
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OSP Engineer
Responsible for completing a total VRAD design package utilizing CAD software. Knowledge of design & construction.
MS, LA, TX, AL, GA & TN
Foreman
Oversee daily operations, maintain daily paperwork, implement and follow job instructions provided by...
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Tower/Line Antenna Crews
Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas.
Richmond, VA
Tower Tech
Climb all types of cell towers, be adaptable to learning new technologies, must be familiar with running coax.
Upstate NY
Tower Technician
Install, upgrade and maintain wireless...
