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Cell Tower Technician Training: A Career Path to Adventure

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  • Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
  • The TEEX Tower Technician Level One course answers the need for qualified technicians with comprehensive cutting-edge technical training provided to participants with an interest in the industry. During this 120-hour course, students receive not only traditional classroom training, but each also has the opportunity to participate in multiple field exercises and other hands-on training scenarios; all followed by scenario testing used to determine student comprehension.
    Registered participants will be challenged physically during this intensive technical training program and should be prepared for climbing exercises while carrying specialized tools used to perform tower prop installation tasks.
    To learn more, go to: teex.org/class...

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  • @victorsaenz9452
    @victorsaenz9452 2 года назад +176

    Too touch on starting pay; I make $22 an hour and $150 a day PerDiem, I average around 60 hours a week. I’m from college station and I currently work in PNW traveling on the road isn’t all that bad I still have weekends off and have plenty of time for myself. It’s truly a good career and it saved me from being a homeless vet. A year ago I only made $13k and now I’m making just over $100k a year. If you’re young and single than I say do it! Don’t stay in your hometown, screw those people, do a badass job and get paid to travel!

    • @MCELVAINE6996
      @MCELVAINE6996 2 года назад +14

      well I'm married and I still want to do the job..I still need to travel and make the money for my kids ..How can I do so

    • @stompfruit
      @stompfruit 2 года назад +1

      I am in the process of entry level tower tech, just talked to an HR lady today who told me the per diem would be 35 a day… what do you think about that Vic

    • @Uqlda
      @Uqlda Год назад

      @@stompfruit you'd be sleeping in your car

    • @4texSW
      @4texSW Год назад +2

      Praise God brother! So proud of you and I don’t even know you.

    • @MangelBanselmo
      @MangelBanselmo Год назад +2

      I make 22 an hour. 50 per diem a day when I do travel and 40 hours paid guaranteed whether I physically worked them or not. I've been traveling all over the US for work for 2 and a half years but I'm thinking of applying for a tower technician for Los Angeles. I wonder if they'll keep me local 🤔

  • @robertjames737
    @robertjames737 Год назад +24

    I took this course last year and it changed my life. I had 12 job offers before I even graduated, and now I lead my own team for MASTEC. To this day, I can call Matt for anything highly recommended.

    • @Yah_free
      @Yah_free Год назад

      How much you make?

    • @Rocky2ofem
      @Rocky2ofem Год назад

      How fast did you get a job offer after finishing the course plus did they pay you to relocate outside of your hometown, is that where the per dime is coming from, if so where is that at ? You don’t have to disclose that info.. just curious

  • @MrOrientalism
    @MrOrientalism Год назад +25

    I would do this but 18-20$ isn’t enough for this type of job.

  • @niaelbryant2336
    @niaelbryant2336 2 года назад +85

    Pay should start at $50 an hour.

    • @beachside1
      @beachside1 Год назад +5

      Thats what I was thinking. Even in my cheap arse state , Starbucks pays 15 bucks to start

    • @brianmurphy1350
      @brianmurphy1350 Год назад +1

      Made $12 an hour when I started in 2019

    • @nari_the_corpse6681
      @nari_the_corpse6681 Год назад +2

      @@brianmurphy1350 what do you make now?

    • @donaldpump3072
      @donaldpump3072 Год назад +2

      McDonald's pays 18 to 20 in some areas of Denver

    • @Negative_EV
      @Negative_EV Год назад

      I made $15 when I started in 2019 😂

  • @leonardticsay8046
    @leonardticsay8046 Год назад +11

    I really like this instructor’s style.

  • @beachside1
    @beachside1 Год назад +10

    I used a 6ft ladder to change my smoke detector battery. Thats pretty high right?

  • @beachside1
    @beachside1 Год назад +33

    $18.00 TO $20.00 ?? I thought for sure it would be closer to 35-50 an hour at least. Hell even McDonalds pays 15 bucks per hour.. Surprising

    • @devon6167
      @devon6167 Год назад +3

      yeah its a no from me XD

    • @donaldpump3072
      @donaldpump3072 Год назад +1

      McDonald's pays 20

    • @h.d.h
      @h.d.h 11 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah exactly. I earn $29+OT in a data center in a no experience needed position.

    • @carryeveryday910
      @carryeveryday910 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@h.d.hI make $30 a hour as an armed security supervisor and the requirements are a lot easier to achieve than what these tower guys need to do.

  • @ristyrm
    @ristyrm 2 года назад +5

    i love this job,, iv been working in this field tower job since 2007 until now,, i am working also here abroad.. my goal is i want also to experience to work with another nationality and level up and go for another challenge

    • @waliddzpro234
      @waliddzpro234 Год назад

      Hi,im walid and I from Algeria i would to to work with you

  • @snoopmook8843
    @snoopmook8843 2 года назад +15

    Climber for 5 going on 6 years now and I have to say whole heartedly I choose my grillon over a lory anyway 10 out 10 times

    • @turkco4517
      @turkco4517 2 года назад +3

      Can you give me some insight on where do I begin on a career like this!? Also is there a trade school for this!?

    • @michaelfarris1639
      @michaelfarris1639 2 года назад

      Dude… totally agree. The grillon is the way.

    • @ajbowers44
      @ajbowers44 2 года назад +1

      @@turkco4517 be prepared to be away from home a few weeks at a time but EVERYONE is hiring climbers right now. I personally work for Mastec and they have treated me pretty well. Just go to the website and fill out an application.

    • @victorsaenz9452
      @victorsaenz9452 2 года назад

      @@ajbowers44 I work for MasTec also and I love it, much better than a small ma & pa business.

    • @snoopmook8843
      @snoopmook8843 2 года назад

      @@turkco4517 look into mastec, Ericsson, amp.. or google tower climbing jobs in wherever you live.. climbing is the way to go
      No school necessary

  • @Celisar1
    @Celisar1 Год назад +5

    Such a pity that I never knew about such a job when I was young enough.
    I would just LOVE to try it!!

    • @Ricky-dp4bt
      @Ricky-dp4bt 10 месяцев назад +1

      Is being at 27 still a young age to go for it?

  • @christopherneifert3083
    @christopherneifert3083 2 года назад +11

    In the industry myself, and 120’ is not a accurate average working height of a tower tech. Take them to 300’ let’s see how they feel.

    • @Carlos-qu8ue
      @Carlos-qu8ue 2 года назад +7

      With 50 pounds of weight on you

    • @danwilliams9442
      @danwilliams9442 Год назад +4

      In the winter! Hanging a boom in 25 mph winds

    • @jim-jf5rn
      @jim-jf5rn Год назад +2

      @@Carlos-qu8ue more like 75 to 100 lb of weight. LOL
      No matter how light they make the harness, it always feels like you're carrying a body up the tower with you with all the safety gear you have to take up with you

    • @jim-jf5rn
      @jim-jf5rn Год назад +8

      @@danwilliams9442 man! if your company is making you raise a boom with winds at 25 mph and up, you really need to read the OSHA, ANSI and NATE standards on that. Cuz I really think that is a no no in today's standards and you can absolutely declare it unsafe and refuse to do it.

    • @insideoutsideupsidedown2218
      @insideoutsideupsidedown2218 Год назад +3

      And them thar towers sway….
      Back
      And forth
      Back
      And forth….
      No thanks

  • @franny11786
    @franny11786 Год назад +5

    18 to 20 an hour is straight trash especially for the risk involved

  • @77confusedzombie77
    @77confusedzombie77 2 года назад +7

    2:47 side loading your pelican hook, and then 2:50 that's like 0/10 recommended and doesn't count as part of a fall arrest system.

  • @matthewalayepesigha8006
    @matthewalayepesigha8006 Год назад +2

    I'm so passionate about this job

  • @joshcatalano5127
    @joshcatalano5127 2 года назад +5

    I do this job but to be honest I don’t like being up there at all even though I have my harness etc it’s not a nice job I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone it’s just the money that is decent

  • @overtheroadnick4233
    @overtheroadnick4233 2 года назад +8

    I’m afraid of heights I would need $40 an hour plus OT

  • @1highsheep
    @1highsheep Год назад +1

    2:40 why is the climber not using a cable grab? Those pelicans are side loaded witch is against safety guidelines...???

  • @robertsmith-di2mt
    @robertsmith-di2mt Год назад +2

    18$ to 20$ an hour you can’t get buy with that little amount of money that really is horrible these guys are much needed for the job and not everyone can climb a tower they should get at least 80$ per hour your only up there a few hours not even a 8 hour day on the tower so these guys should definitely get at least 80$ to 100$ per hour… 18$ to 20 $ not worth risking your life for that little bit of money whoever pays them should feel ashamed of themselves

  • @insideoutsideupsidedown2218
    @insideoutsideupsidedown2218 Год назад +4

    You see, you take this rope, see, and you clip it on the metal things that are welded to the towers. Then you climb 400 meters into the air, and replace a lamp. Btw, the metal the clips is mede from was made in China.

  • @michaelfarris1639
    @michaelfarris1639 2 года назад +1

    if you are going to use the tails up a tower leg keep at a 1:1. I use 1:1 100% on tie off

  • @40ozkiller
    @40ozkiller 2 года назад +14

    DAMM 18-20 an hour? I wouldnt be down

    • @adammadog
      @adammadog Год назад +2

      i make way more then that doing this job

    • @thegrabber3259
      @thegrabber3259 Год назад +1

      @@adammadog how much do newbies start at

    • @carryeveryday910
      @carryeveryday910 11 месяцев назад

      @@thegrabber325918-20 lol

    • @rocketman-pt8zp
      @rocketman-pt8zp 10 месяцев назад

      I started at $10/hr almost fifty years ago.

  • @clarkjoh8948
    @clarkjoh8948 Год назад +4

    Would you need to learn a lot of mechanical skills or a lot of electrical skills to be a Tower technician? Or is it a mixture of both ?

    • @armymatty3
      @armymatty3 Год назад +8

      It’s a mixture of both but not necessarily advanced skills. Low power electrical and basic mechanical knowledge.

    • @clarkjoh8948
      @clarkjoh8948 Год назад

      Okay thank you

  • @user-zc9xl4ne3u
    @user-zc9xl4ne3u Год назад +1

    I do fancy the job. Always wanted a crack never went for it. At 60 the urge is still there, sadly the my bones disagree. We have plenty of towers here in UK so you never know? One day maybe.

    • @undesignated3491
      @undesignated3491 11 месяцев назад

      At 60 you be fine, guys here who are late 60s they function as normal guy.

  • @jt3076
    @jt3076 Год назад +1

    What kind of opportunities will this job open up in other careers?

  • @danwilliams9442
    @danwilliams9442 Год назад +3

    And he put his harness on wrong start from the bottom call Comtrain!

  • @CahyanaC10
    @CahyanaC10 Год назад +1

    I love this job

  • @rocketman-pt8zp
    @rocketman-pt8zp 10 месяцев назад

    How do they keep from scuffing up those fancy brown riding boots?

  • @Mark-pp7jy
    @Mark-pp7jy 10 месяцев назад

    "Adventure" to the middle of nowhere. Might as well work for a commercial airline. (Not a contractor.) Generally speaking, in ten years of FT employment you'll be making $35 an hour, 401k company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and lifetime flight benefits. Go see something besides "Wherearewe", South Dakota.

  • @vhorsenation9000
    @vhorsenation9000 Год назад +2

    I honestly don’t think a million dollars would make me comfortable to do that

  • @thereisnopandemic
    @thereisnopandemic 10 месяцев назад +3

    Cell tower technician require too much safety/ education to get paid so low. I made $19 an hour as a plate mounter which is a much safer job and requires much less. Cell tower techs should be making at least $55 an hour. Screw that $17-21 an hour to start off I have lost interest in even trying.

  • @Deepak-es4rt
    @Deepak-es4rt 2 года назад +1

    hii i m india i have 5 year experienced could you let me know how to apply this in Uk 🇬🇧

  • @kimeraissa746
    @kimeraissa746 Год назад +1

    I really need to join your classes

  • @the6thstsnake
    @the6thstsnake Год назад

    What about wiring?

  • @yasirahmad6965
    @yasirahmad6965 Год назад

    I am interested in this job i have 3 years experience in telecom field

  • @BloodStainedTear
    @BloodStainedTear Год назад +2

    lol no you can think you're 100% safe but there's always a disaster factor

  • @RaviKumar-zl5dh
    @RaviKumar-zl5dh 2 года назад +1

    Hi I am from India, 40 years old, Could you please let me know how to apply for this course

  • @himson3169
    @himson3169 Год назад

    I am cell tower technician rigger. How can I apply

  • @kysisaiah
    @kysisaiah 2 года назад +2

    How do you start in this line of work? I’m interested but unsure how to begin or start off

    • @sickassperro
      @sickassperro 2 года назад +4

      Just apply, most tower companies will hire without question of expertise. You can be the greenest of green and they’ll train you.

    • @Bryan-gt8pf
      @Bryan-gt8pf 2 года назад

      @@sickassperro Do you have to go through a school or training class?

    • @victorsaenz9452
      @victorsaenz9452 2 года назад

      @@Bryan-gt8pf it helps but not needed

    • @The2KExpress
      @The2KExpress Год назад

      @@sickassperro can you ask for the most because I saw an add that said $20-35 per hour. I don't think I'll do it for $20 an hour though. And how you get more than $20?

  • @freshkp1
    @freshkp1 2 года назад

    No seat ?

  • @dazemorrissey7656
    @dazemorrissey7656 Год назад

    how much free climbing is done when there's no cameras?

    • @rocketman-pt8zp
      @rocketman-pt8zp 10 месяцев назад

      If you have a brain in your head, none!

  • @Stephon723
    @Stephon723 Год назад

    There's a video circulating... making the rounds again on RUclips: man makes $20,000 per climb to change a light bulb. I guess that's only for the 1500 ft tower and he's already go that job.
    I'd do THAT workout for THAT money twice a year. But 22/hr??? I cant afford to that pay cut.

  • @abdullahiahmed7077
    @abdullahiahmed7077 Год назад

    How much is the fees.

  • @jim-jf5rn
    @jim-jf5rn Год назад +7

    I've been working in the tower industry for 23 years and I'm surprised OSHA, NATE, ANSI Etc isn't picking this video apart! The majority of the equipment and things that are done in this video are not accepted in the standards that are used today. There are so many things being done wrong in this video that are downright unsafe and illegal in the tower industry! Such a disgrace!

    • @adammadog
      @adammadog Год назад +3

      ratio

    • @icr3atori726
      @icr3atori726 Год назад +1

      Would love to hear what’s wrong or whatever is going on to solicit this reaction?

    • @RabidNewts
      @RabidNewts 10 месяцев назад

      @@icr3atori726I would also love to hear

  • @ALLIX79
    @ALLIX79 2 года назад +7

    $18-20 per hour. 😬 Better off at MacDonalds.

    • @40ozkiller
      @40ozkiller 2 года назад

      Dude seriously…

    • @bengarcia3537
      @bengarcia3537 2 года назад +2

      McDonald's is a job this is a career your pay will increase over the years with a lot better benefits and retirement compared to McDonald's lol

    • @thegrabber3259
      @thegrabber3259 Год назад

      @Ben Garcia how much more? It caps out at around 30 a hr right?

    • @donaldpump3072
      @donaldpump3072 Год назад

      I hope not

  • @dukevanlien4985
    @dukevanlien4985 Год назад

    I'm in

  • @DidiVon-oo1jc
    @DidiVon-oo1jc Год назад

    Do You really need a diploma or what ?

  • @ryanmurphy7355
    @ryanmurphy7355 Год назад

    Bro I was gonna say why tf didn’t he use his asap😂 thanks goes totally forgot I had it😂

  • @loganhayes9022
    @loganhayes9022 Год назад

    Thought you get paid by the job

  • @brandonlee9003
    @brandonlee9003 2 года назад +6

    Starting pay? I make more money painting smh

    • @JT-nn8nj
      @JT-nn8nj 2 года назад

      I’ve seen advertisements for $18-28 and also $28-35. I’m sure goes based off of experience and progression.

    • @TDHOFBAMA
      @TDHOFBAMA Год назад +3

      @@JT-nn8nj still crappy pay considering the nature and work environment it should start at at no least than $28-30 he to put your life in danger like that

  • @cjthompson1182
    @cjthompson1182 Год назад

    Listen there has to be a better and safer way to climb these towers seriously.

  • @JohnSmith-wu6yx
    @JohnSmith-wu6yx Год назад

    18-20 an hour?!…….that’s ridiculous

  • @Jack_Lange
    @Jack_Lange Год назад

    Thats not a bare bones set up mate 😂 you have shit hanging off tou everywhere! All you need is a harness woth inbuilt seat, a pile belt (adjustable work position strap) and a set of twin hooks..
    Twin roping down to looks at an antenna is a gige waste of time just climb and get into position no need to over complicate it

  • @rightleft5521
    @rightleft5521 2 года назад +1

    cool vid ,17

  • @jkoresh5483
    @jkoresh5483 Год назад

    Frankly, one should rather flip burgers at McDonald where they pay the same. These big communication industry hippos, when will they feel a bit shameful ?.

  • @theirishman8356
    @theirishman8356 Год назад

    Walmart pays better ..lol