Aerial Construction Lineman

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc. seeks an Aerial Construction Lineman to install strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand. A valid CDL is required, and long hours with possible light travel are involved.

The role demands climbing and operating bucket trucks while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of related experience, with a preference for construction background.

Qualifications

• CDL is required or valid regardless of location.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when needed.
• Must communicate clearly and safely follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket truck and other aerial fiber construction equipment.
• Set up job sites including strand trailer and fiber trailer.
• Maintain awareness of clearances from utilities, roads and nonpedestrian areas.
• Frame poles according to industry specifications.
• Lash/over-lash fiber cable bundles as required.
• Read and interpret network prints.
• Safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements to complete tasks safely.

Skills

CDL

Night/weekend availability

Safety consciousness

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. Must have a CDL, willing to work long hours, light travel may be required.

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.
• Valid CDL required
• 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)