Aerial Construction Lineman

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Loganton (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc in Pennsylvania is seeking an Aerial Construction Lineman to construct strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand. The role requires operating a bucket truck and coordinating with the crew to set up the job.

You will read network prints, frame poles per specs, lash fiber bundles, follow OSHA safety rules, and work nights or weekends if needed. Valid driver's license and US work authorization required; prior construction exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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 requirements.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket truck and other equipment related to aerial fiber construction.
• Set up the job (strand trailer, fiber trailer and caddies).
• Observe clearances from utilities, ground, road, and pedestrian areas.
• Frame poles according to industry specifications.
• Lash/over-lash fiber cables.
• Read and interpret network prints.
• Safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements to complete jobs safely and efficiently.
• Communicate by phone frequently during the work day.
• Follow directions from crew leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Pole framing

Pole climbing

OSHA safety

Reading network prints

Fiber optic lash

Phone communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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)