Aerial Construction Lineman (Traveling)

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year in construction, and a valid driver’s license. Safety and team communication are essential as you work with crew leaders and comply with OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a combination of technical training or experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in construction or related fields.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements and work nights/weekends if required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings.

Responsibilities

• Construct strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand.
• Operate bucket truck and other equipment related to aerial fiber construction.
• Set up job locations (strand trailer, fiber trailer, caddies) and verify clearances near utilities, roads, and sidewalks.
• Frame poles according to industry specifications and lash cable bundles.
• Read and interpret network prints; communicate with crew leader and team.
• Safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders and follow OSHA safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Read network prints

Pole climbing safety

OSHA safety knowledge

Effective communication by phone

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Combination of technical training/experience

Job description

Aerial Construction Lineman (Traveling)

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 non-pedestrian 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