It depends on the type of work. If he were doing tower contstuction or tower repair, then it would be nearly impossible to do the work alone. If he were installing antennas or doing maintenance, then he could work alone, but it would be dangerous. But if he were doing maintenance or antenna installations, I doubt he could be making $70,000 per month as was reported on another thread. You don't make that kind of money turning wrenches by yourself even at 900 feet Above Ground Level even in a war zone. That kind of money would only be available contractors on huge projects.
I serously doubt if Harris Company (which was contracted by the military to do this work in Iraq) is cumulatively netting $70,000 per month on all the projects being done in Iraq.
We are currently accepting applications for an eligibility list. Tower technicians with minimum 2 years experience in the field for Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, and Upper and Lower Michigan will be considered.
We build towers from the ground up, do extensive field repairs for 2-way customers (antenna replacements), transmission lines, microwave installations, path alignments, broadcast repairs and installations, plumb & tensions, sweep testing, and some site maintenance all usually within Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and the UP of Michigan.
Entry Level minimums:
Starting pay for tower technicians with 2 years experience $16/hr. on-site, ½ pay during drive time unless actually driving. Generous daily perdeim when out overnight.
We can train the right individual in aspects of the work that they may or may not have done before if they want to learn.
No Saturday, Sunday, or holiday work. Progress reviews every 3-months.
Applicant Requirements:
1. No Criminal Record (Every applicant checked)
2. Must show up for work on time
3. Must be safety conscious
4. Have own climbing harness and basic tools
5. Good Driving record (prefer CDL)
6. Good personal habits
9. Willing to work year around
10. Willing to travel from our shop up to 5 days at a time.
I was surprised to see that pay scale, a friend of mine back in the late 70s was making $500/week painting towers for a painting contractor.