Aerial Construction Lineman

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc in Ohio is seeking a field technician for aerial fiber construction. You will operate bucket trucks and related equipment, set up job sites, and work with crews to lash fiber cables and frame poles.

The role requires a high school diploma, about 1 year of experience, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. You will read network prints, follow OSHA safety rules, and communicate with the crew by phone throughout the workday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, if necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pole climb readiness

Safety consciousness

Reading network prints

Communication by phone

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Pole framing to specs

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