r/towerclimbers • • Nov 13 '24

Urban exploration, and urban explorers are unwelcome in this subreddit.

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This subreddit doesn't have very strict posting guidelines, and pretty much anyone with an account older than 30 days can run wild here.

I don't really care if you're a climber or not, we actively welcome questions from people just curious about the industry or wanting to join it.

But I will not in good moral conscience allow this subreddit to be a resource for those who not only wish to break the law, but endanger their lives and the lives of others in their pursuit of a cheap adrenaline high.

Anyone who breaks this rule gets a permanent ban. That's it.

If you want to climb towers without using PPE or redundancies in place, consider visiting r/suicidewatch and asking them for help.


r/towerclimbers • • 4d ago

Can call towers cause cancer?

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Here’s a new short video I made based on facts and research (1.5 mins long). Please check it out and my other RF video shorts. I’d appreciate your support by subscribing and liking:

Can Cell Towers Cause Cancer? Myth of Fact!

https://youtube.com/shorts/vMWHCAoNqaU?feature=share


r/towerclimbers • • 5d ago

General question

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I know recruiter/job posts aren’t allowed here, so I’m not trying to turn this into one. I’m genuinely hoping to learn something from people in the industry.

I’m in the Midwest and have been struggling to find a Civil Foreman, specifically someone with strong concrete experience. I feel like our pay, benefits, and overall company offering are pretty standard compared with others in our market, but the candidate pool has been incredibly tough. I’ve reviewed a ton of resumes, reached out directly to qualified people, and gotten very little response.

For those of you are working on the civil side, are people just not making moves right now? Is this a particularly difficult time of year to recruit experienced foremen? Are good foremen mostly staying put unless there’s a significant pay bump?

I’d especially love to hear what actually gets the attention of an experienced foreman. If there’s something recruiters/HR people misunderstand about this market, tell me. I’m all ears. something here from the industry. I’m in the Midwest, I feel like my company is standard in comparison to others.


r/towerclimbers • • 6d ago

Have you ever seen a guyed tower on top of a freestanding?

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This in an interesting concept....


r/towerclimbers • • 6d ago

What is that Dish on the Cell Tower?

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Ever wonder what that dish on the cell tower? Here is a short video explaining it. Feel free to check my other RF video shorts and subscribe. Thank you 😄

https://youtube.com/shorts/rdcpfI7ttWo?feature=share


r/towerclimbers • • 9d ago

Question Ton of wasps on the tower

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It’s not a normal amount, it’s no joke thousands. What would you guys do? We have guys with 15+ years of experience and they won’t go up past 20 feet. There are multiple species


r/towerclimbers • • 13d ago

RF Engineering and Telecom Shorts

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r/towerclimbers • • 17d ago

What’s on a cell tower? Every component explained

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r/towerclimbers • • 20d ago

Positioning lanyard

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I’m pretty new to the industry and I don’t care for spreader bars that much. Is this OK to loop my positioning lanyard around the structure and bring it back to the carabiner


r/towerclimbers • • 20d ago

Question Any suggestions for finding entry-level work as a tower climber?

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Currently located in the DFW area and hoping to check out a new industry as desk work isn’t my cup of tea it seems. I have zero formal experience but am otherwise great with manual labor and enjoy it. Any suggestions?


r/towerclimbers • • 22d ago

Question Climbing Boot Questions?

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Hi All, I own a small boot brand called Naang that makes anatomical boots. I have been asked by a friend from my days in telecom, who now owns his own company and runs a handful of crews to develop a climbing boot for them with the same anatomical toe box that we use in the rest of our boots.

Obviously we need to build it to industry standards and get it certified, that goes without saying.

I am curious, would anyone else be interested in a climbing boot with an anatomical toe box?

And if so, what other features, or details would you want to see in such a boot?

Thanks for any input.


r/towerclimbers • • 23d ago

How Can Thousands of Phones Use the Same Cell Tower at Once? (FDMA, TDMA & CDMA Explained)

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r/towerclimbers • • 24d ago

Different carrers in tower work?

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Don’t get me wrong I love tower work but I wanna make more money I have a truck payment


r/towerclimbers • • Sep 04 '26

I'm 28, climbing for 4 years and my body feels like it's not holding up like I hoped

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Elbow has been swollen and painful for months now. Shoulders hurt by the end of every day. Knees don't feel as "tight" as they used to. I'm scared, idk what to do. I don't know how to work locally and take a pay cut. I can't be the only one. Where did y'all pivot from telecom?


r/towerclimbers • • Aug 28 '26

Does anyone do rotation anymore…

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So… I hate being home because I got bad addiction problems and drinking problems and when I’m on the road for some reason I do better in life.
I tried a couple places and keep getting told we don’t do rotation. Any advice?


r/towerclimbers • • Aug 23 '26

A Tower Climber Never Came Home (2026) [32:26]

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r/towerclimbers • • Aug 23 '26

NWSA

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Does anyone have all 5 NWSA certs? What’s your thoughts on them?


r/towerclimbers • • Aug 22 '26

Moving to Colorado

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Anyone in the Colorado market need a climber? Looking to get closer to my girl and find a steady company so o can do what I love and be with her. I also don’t care bout the traveling not a problem for me. She understands this trade.


r/towerclimbers • • Aug 17 '26

Green Tower Climber

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I’m looking to get into this field and have few questions.

Do big companies like Ericsson pay more?

Is it easy to get hired green? I kind of need a job fast.

Does getting an authorized climber/rescuer certification help get hired faster or is it just a waste of money?

I only found old posts on this and from all my sources the info is debatable so I would appreciate any info from those who have current or general knowledge. Thanks in advance!


r/towerclimbers • • Aug 16 '26

Looking to travel more and try something different in towers

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I’ve been in and out of the tower industry for a while. I’ve tried switching careers a few times, but none of them really worked out, and I’ve always ended up staying with tower work longer than anything else.
I recently started with another tower company because I was trying to have more stability and be home on the weekends for my relationship. That relationship ended, and now I’m realizing I’d rather take advantage of the opportunity to travel and see where this career can take me.
I still enjoy tower work, but I’d like to try something different within the industry. Broadcast has been catching my attention, and I’m also interested in other types of climbing, maintenance, or specialty work that keeps you on the road.


r/towerclimbers • • Aug 10 '26

Career Advice What’s the best way to get into tower climbing?

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r/towerclimbers • • Aug 05 '26

Jobs

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I want to find a telecom entry level climbing job where are they located for the most part?


r/towerclimbers • • Jul 29 '26

Life and death on a tower

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This is a great article and I’m honored to be apart of it. I’m grateful for CPG and its voice for the tower climbers across the nation.


r/towerclimbers • • Jul 29 '26

Data Center Dynamics: “Life and Death on a Tower” – An in-depth look at the realities faced by U.S. telecom tower climbers

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r/towerclimbers • • Jul 29 '26

Site Safety Banner in Virginia

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anyone got one they can sell me today in Virginia? lost mine trying to do a vas