Work schedule
Flexibility is the name of the game in the tower climber
profession. If you’re looking for a set 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
sort of gig, you should probably look elsewhere. Workdays can start early or
end late, ranging from 8 – 10 hours and sometimes longer. Some climbers will be
out on assignment for weeks at a time. Some report only being home one week
between working 6 – 8 week shifts traveling between sites far from home. So if
you enjoy travel and being outdoors, then this could be a great job for you.
Travel is usually associated with a tower climber gig,
but it really depends on what kind of work you will be doing. If it’s work for
a carrier, then expect around 80% of your time traveling across a very wide
territory. If you’re climbing broadcast towers, it’s a little less at 50%
travel, and if you just do local maintenance and repair, then 20% travel is all
that is required. Because there’s so much travel, remember that having a valid
driver’s license is a necessity.
No comments:
Post a Comment