Cell Tower Technician how-to

How to Document a Tower Job

Closeout photos prove the job was done right.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Closeout photos prove the job was done right. In short: review; photograph; capture, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review required photos.

  2. Photograph before work starts.

  3. Capture each installed component.

  4. Photograph labels, torque marks and grounding.

  5. Take after photos.

  6. Upload and organize for the closeout package.

Safety reminders for cell tower technicians

  • Maintain 100% tie-off
  • Have a trained rescue plan for every climb
  • Follow RF safety procedures
  • Stop work for lightning and high winds

Authorized climber · Competent climber · 100% tie-off · Lanyard · Rescue plan · Antenna: see the full cell tower technician glossary.

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