Aerial Construction Lineman

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc in Indiana is seeking a field team member to construct strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand. You will operate bucket trucks and related equipment, set up job sites, and comply with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of experience in construction, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and in all weather conditions. DOT and MVR screenings may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket truck and related equipment for aerial fiber construction.
• Set up job sites (strand trailer, fiber trailer and caddies).
• Maintain awareness of utilities, ground, road, sidewalk and nonpedestrian clearances.
• Frame poles according to industry specifications.
• Lash/over-lash fiber cable bundles.
• Read and interpret network prints.
• Safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements.
• Communicate by phone with crew throughout the day.
• Follow directions from crew leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training and/or experience

Job description

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