How to hire a cell tower climber

How to hire a cell tower climber, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cell tower climber hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cell tower climber job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cell tower climber
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your cell tower climber job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a cell tower climber for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a cell tower climber to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a cell tower climber that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of cell tower climber salaries for various roles:

   Type of Cell Tower Climber	Description	Hourly rate
   Cell Tower Climber	Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, and access the Internet.	$12-26
   Broadband Technician	A broadband technician specializes in installing and maintaining telecommunication systems such as telephone lines, broadband internet, and cable television. Their job usually entails traveling to different residential areas or business establishments to perform on-site installations, inspections, or disconnections... Show more	$15-25
   Installation And Repair Technician	An Installation and Repair Technician specializes in installing and repairing equipment and systems in establishments and homes. It is their responsibility to communicate and meet with clients to identify their needs, assess installation areas, implement tests, inspect damages or defects, troubleshoot problems, and perform corrective measures as needed... Show more	$12-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Hazards
   • RF
   • PIM
   • Sprint
   • Cell Towers
   • Cell Sites
   • TMA
   • RAN
   • CAD

   Responsibilities:

   • sweep and Pim testing, fiber testing, and decommission.
   • Operate heavy machinery excavators, bobcats, dump trucks, petty booms and lifts.
   • General construction background for constructing of structure cabling system fiber optic and copper assist in building telecommunication.
   • Use of JDSU, ODM and OTDR and 3Z tool.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cell tower climber job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cell tower climber salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cell tower climbers' average salary in florida is 44% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cell tower climbers earn 54% less than senior-level cell tower climbers.
   • Certifications. A cell tower climber with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cell tower climber's salary.

   Average cell tower climber salary

   $38,172yearly

   $18.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cell tower climber salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a cell tower climber job description

   A cell tower climber job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cell tower climber job description:

   Cell tower climber job description example

   + Under direct supervision of Project Manager
   
   + Perform masonry tasks including building forms and pouring concrete pads for equipment placement, structural shelter foundations, tower foundations
   
   + Clean and neat conduit placement
   
   + Grounding/electrical experience to include cad-welds
   
   + Experience with core drills for shelter entry and drilling/setting concrete anchors
   
   + Civil construction, such as but not limited to; earth moving, Equipment operation, retaining earth/water, concrete/asphalt, fencing, demolition, carpentry, roofing, and painting,
   
   + Able to read construction drawings is a must
   
   + Able to work independently making sound decisions on behalf of the company.
   
   + Oversee, assist, and provide technical training and review for all work as assigned, including oversee and continually refine, perform safety inspections, stay current on State and local codes and changes, stay current on best practices and products available. Possesses the knowledge and technical skill to perform all tasks assigned related to the above
   
   + Directly oversees Construction Journeyman, Construction Apprentice, & sub-contractors. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; team building and motivating.
   
   + Maintains onsite relationship with customer
   
   + Communicates needs, problems and questions to project management on a daily basis
   
   + Willing and able to work on site while managing crew as a whole.
   
   + Valid driver's license, with a relatively clean driving record
   
   + Ability to communicate fluently with team members, management, and cross departments as needed
   
   + Completing work in a timely manner, meeting,or exceeding quality standards
   
   + Ability to climb and work at elevated heights (rooftops and ladders)
   
   + Willing to travel in SE region of USA up to 5 days a week
   
   + Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, and weather conditions of all types.
   
   + Continue to have safety as a #1 priority in the field
   
   + Ability to read, understand and interpret general job-related documents
   
   + Have a construction, audit and engineering mindset when problem solving
   
   + Ability to learn from various instruction methods, as well as self-study
   
   + Detail oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
   
   
   External Company Name: Centerline Communications, LLC
   
   External Company URL: centerlinecommunications.com
   
   Street: 1888 Highway 115 East
   
   Telecommute: No

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right cell tower climber for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cell tower climber job on Zippia to find and recruit cell tower climber candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit cell tower climbers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cell tower climber

   Once you've decided on a perfect cell tower climber candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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