SBA Communications’ Joe Hayes and Ethan Preston take trophy as ‘tough’est tower techs in America

Although exceptional physical condition is a requisite for being a tower tech due to many challenging circumstances, this weekend’s second annual Tough Tower competitors were judged upon their proficiency in complex rescue, simple rescue, full install, lighting install, level lift, maneuvering, punch items, and JLG/azimuths.
Telecommunications technicians from across US compete on high in Valley

The Mahoning Valley (Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania) will host a new tower competition over two days in June 2023.