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Tower Climber / Technician

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation
Transmission and Electrical Technicians
Tower Climber / Technician

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

At a Glance

Tower Climber / Technician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4 years. Top skills: Construction, Tower Climbing, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

4 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$64,190/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+8.6%

Education

Associate's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (14)

Construction

5.0

Tower Climbing

4.9

Cellular Networks

4.7

Hand Tools

4.6

Concrete Pouring

4.5

Heavy Equipment

4.4

Job Safety Analysis

4.4

Landscaping

4.3

Electricity

4.0

Carpentry

4.0

Water Towers

3.8

Auditing

3.6

Electromechanics

3.4

Common Skills (5)

Communication

4.8

Operations

4.1

Sales

3.7

Team Leadership

3.6

Certifications (2)

Valid Driver's License

4.8

10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card

4.2

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