I work and climb for a WISP(DFW area). Done some cell work in the past also. Definitely prefer the WISP work over the cell work. Don't have to climb every single day. Not as young as I used to be, so I need breaks for my knees and back lol.
damn bro, i literally saw this in my recomended and started watching and thinking to my self, this looks ALOT like st george (im from the area) . looked at the description and just comfirmed my suspicion. haha. im into these videos, crazy to see some one climbing a local tower.
Loved the video man, I've got a quick question for you. How easy is it to get into this line of work, can you join a company with no experience at all? What type of skills do I need to have before applying to a job as a tower tech?
I started with no experience. I'd recommend looking into local wisps. You can always pursue a tiger crew. The job title to look into is Tower Technician.
What is the device you use that attaches to the steel cable? it looks like a Micro-traction or something similar but how something like that would work on a steel cable is beyond me
This is a lad-saf fall arrest device. It essentially slides along the cable. A lever tethers to the user and actuates during a fall. Once engaged, it locks up and prevents downward movement.
@@JacobHepworth Nice! I used to work for a carrier that partnered with Touchstone Energy Cooperative (local power Co'ops) for their customer base in rural areas. When I worked there they covered AZ, NM, TX, and IN, while they were starting to bridge into other states like OK, but anyway, I had to ask. I knew by the title given it was Ethernet being strung, it was more then likely a tower for unlicensed band radios.
So I always wanted to know. After years of doing this. Cause clearly you have. Do you still get a rush cause. It just takes certain kind for this kind of job. Me on other hand 6 foot lader is my stop point lolz😂 I always wanted to know. If a person falls. All safety gear kicks in. Say person gets knocked out cold. How do you get the person down?
Everyone is different but I personally love every climb. I don't get a rush but feel at peace and in my element. We have an escape and rescue plan for every job and are trained to rescue an unconscious climber. The rescue must occur within 15 minutes to prevent blood from becoming toxic while hanging. A safety rope is attached above the victim and they are tethered to the rescuer who then cuts their lanyard and repels with them attached.
With each climb you get more comfortable a little higher. When I first started it was around 100, then it was around 200. Now it doesn't really bother me anymore. I have a couple towers where we have fiber to 400+. Just have to trust your gear and don't get in a hurry.
@@JacobHepworth shiiiittt, get a pressure washer. Im a highschool dropout and my wife and bring in around 100-150k a year only working 8 months of the year
@@OhioPalmTrees That's really impressive. I have an old friend that started one in my area. The main reason I stick with this is I'm very passionate about climbing and I love how technologically involved it is in nature.
I work and climb for a WISP(DFW area). Done some cell work in the past also. Definitely prefer the WISP work over the cell work. Don't have to climb every single day. Not as young as I used to be, so I need breaks for my knees and back lol.
Ive never seen a job that ive wanted to do so badly but this 110% takes the cake.
Dude that guy in the black is so cute
The views are amazing, no way I could do this job, being scared of heights. Keep on doing what you guys do :) Thank you
Great video.
Watch your fall factor!👍
Nice work!
damn bro, i literally saw this in my recomended and started watching and thinking to my self, this looks ALOT like st george (im from the area) . looked at the description and just comfirmed my suspicion. haha. im into these videos, crazy to see some one climbing a local tower.
Good job gents
Loved the video man, I've got a quick question for you.
How easy is it to get into this line of work, can you join a company with no experience at all? What type of skills do I need to have before applying to a job as a tower tech?
I started with no experience. I'd recommend looking into local wisps. You can always pursue a tiger crew. The job title to look into is Tower Technician.
You really need way more subscribers.
Pre made cat5?? We had to put ends on up there.. must be nice.. never climbed out west though.. nice video. Thanks for sharing.
We just crimp at the bottom lol
Good job at 14:06 i almost thought he was unclipped from the tower but he is on the decent line it liiks like lol
Would you be allowed to base from top get down quickly?
Great skills and work but those Cat5e connectors need protection until they are connected up to the equipment at that height?
They are covered with plastic bags, held by electrical tape. We mounted radios and used these cables the next day.
What is the device you use that attaches to the steel cable? it looks like a Micro-traction or something similar but how something like that would work on a steel cable is beyond me
This is a lad-saf fall arrest device. It essentially slides along the cable. A lever tethers to the user and actuates during a fall. Once engaged, it locks up and prevents downward movement.
How many feet up did you go?
Noooooooo way. 😮😮😮
My kind of tower climb! Ubiquiti radios, or Canopy (Cambium)?
What WISP?
Both actually! This run was for a few Cambium 450m. I work for InfoWest, based out of St George Utah.
@@JacobHepworth Nice! I used to work for a carrier that partnered with Touchstone Energy Cooperative (local power Co'ops) for their customer base in rural areas. When I worked there they covered AZ, NM, TX, and IN, while they were starting to bridge into other states like OK, but anyway, I had to ask.
I knew by the title given it was Ethernet being strung, it was more then likely a tower for unlicensed band radios.
Snake Eater!
Very nice,Im also a tower technician,still learning
Bro can I use your video for educational purposes for may FB page?
For sure
Whats the height of that Tower?
So I always wanted to know. After years of doing this. Cause clearly you have. Do you still get a rush cause. It just takes certain kind for this kind of job. Me on other hand 6 foot lader is my stop point lolz😂 I always wanted to know. If a person falls. All safety gear kicks in. Say person gets knocked out cold. How do you get the person down?
Everyone is different but I personally love every climb. I don't get a rush but feel at peace and in my element.
We have an escape and rescue plan for every job and are trained to rescue an unconscious climber. The rescue must occur within 15 minutes to prevent blood from becoming toxic while hanging. A safety rope is attached above the victim and they are tethered to the rescuer who then cuts their lanyard and repels with them attached.
Very interesting! Always wondered how they did that. Very appreciated you took the time to reply. Thanks 🍺😉👍
With each climb you get more comfortable a little higher. When I first started it was around 100, then it was around 200. Now it doesn't really bother me anymore. I have a couple towers where we have fiber to 400+. Just have to trust your gear and don't get in a hurry.
Limping definitely take time to get used to, free climbing trees I used to be scared 10feet but now 50+ feet or higher no worries
Wait. Cat 5e in 2023??!! Are you installing a Commodore 64 at the top of the pole?
Is that airspan / mimosa antenna's?
most likely those at the top of the tower are cambium, InfoWest uses a mix of Ubiquiti and what seems to be Cambium 5Ghz gear. (im from the area)
Those were 450m from cambium
My feet can't take a tower. I've tried all kinds of shoes. Best was combat boots, but they are heavy. I'm too old, ha!
where was this?
Sand Hollow. Just finished building this tower. It's 60 feet
"Nice *pants* "
... 😂
You terminate in A or B? haha
Whoop means up whoop whoop means down
You ever nervous the bolts are gonna snap ?
Yes and no. We visually inspect towers before a climb and will decommission one that becomes unsafe.
@Jacob Hepworth thanks for getting back to me. Do you inspect with a drone or just inspect as you climb. Thanks man. Stay safe
I am Rigger i need this job
Is it true you guys makes less than 60k a year doing this?
Unfortunately, yes
@@JacobHepworth shiiiittt, get a pressure washer. Im a highschool dropout and my wife and bring in around 100-150k a year only working 8 months of the year
@@OhioPalmTrees That's really impressive. I have an old friend that started one in my area. The main reason I stick with this is I'm very passionate about climbing and I love how technologically involved it is in nature.
@@JacobHepworth Start your own high rise window or power washing business. Thought that isnt technically climbing more or rapelling
@@JacobHepworthYou can make a significant chunk of change doing this kind of work or similar in a union at a utility
That looked like organized confusion up there. Pull it up, tape it off, play with excess a bit, untape it...and so on.
Also, SUPER ballsy. It's a hard pass for me! HA
Don't be scared,,,the ground will CATCH YOU!
Not before trying to throw you back, from where you urgently left...
dd
Looks like alot of fumbling around.
Nope .not enough money.
money for what?
@@harryrojas9285 to do what he is doing .what do you think? Are you drinking again.
@@darrinfry2251
I don't drink old man, I just get high