Aerial Construction Lineman

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc in Columbus, OH is seeking an Aerial Construction Lineman to install and lash fiber onto strand, using bucket trucks and related equipment.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of experience, be able to work nights/weekends, and pass drug, background, DOT and MVR screenings. Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Must pass drug, background, DOT and MVR screenings.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket truck and other aerial construction equipment.
• Set up job sites with strand trailer, fiber trailer and caddies.
• Maintain proper clearances from utilities, ground, road and sidewalks.
• Frame poles per industry specifications.
• Lash/over-lash fiber cables in bundles.
• Read and interpret network prints.
• Climb poles safely using gaffs or ladders.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements and crew directions.
• Communicate by phone with the crew throughout the day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading network prints

Lashing fiber cables

Climbing poles

OSHA safety compliance

Communication

Night/weekend flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Pole framing equipment

Site setup equipment

Job description

Title: Aerial Construction Lineman

Immediate Supervisor: Aerial Foreman, Director, Owner

General Job Summary

To construct strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Operating bucket truck as well as other equipment related to aerial fiber construction
• Understand how to proficiently set up the job (strand trailer, fiber trailer and caddies)
• Understand clearances from the other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk and nonpedestrian areas
• Knowledge and ability to properly frame poles according to industry specifications
• Ability to lash/over-lash single and multiple cable bundles of fiber cables
• Ability to read and interpret network prints
• Ability to safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders
• Understand and follow OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely and efficiently
• Communicate by phone frequently throughout the work day
• Follow direction(s) specifically delivered from crew leader
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Combination of technical training and/or experience
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Previous experience in a construction environment preferred
• Must be able to meet physical requirement of the position
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, if necessary
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings

(This is not a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties as indicated by the supervisor/manager may also apply)