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Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by walrus01 on Monday February 26, 2018 @04:07PM (#16468974)
Anecdotally: Work in wireless telecom. Tower climbing contractors have shifted to hair tests for drugs because so many applicants try to evade tests, or test positive. They also regularly have issues with people who get their drivers licenses revoked for DUI, to the extent that job postings including "must have current/valid drivers license".
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Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by Eilene on Monday February 26, 2018 @04:30PM (#16469152)
If I sound like an idiot, forgive me, but you mean, literally, contractors that have to physically climb towers, right?
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Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by walrus01 on Monday February 26, 2018 @04:34PM (#16469174)
Yes, the people who do the physical installation and maintenance of antennas and lighting on cellular towers, for the most part. Also repair/maintenance for mobile radio systems (public safety), AM/FM radio, etc.
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