Aerial Fiber Optic Technician: Pole & Bucket Crew

OSO COMMUNICATIONS INC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

OSO COMMUNICATIONS INC in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced professional for aerial fiber optic installation. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and be skilled in strand placement and fiber lashing.

The role involves working from bucket trucks, reading construction plans, and ensuring safety compliance during installations. A strong emphasis is placed on safety inspections and reporting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of aerial fiber optic construction experience.
• Experience with strand placement and fiber lashing.
• Ability to climb poles when required.
• Ability to safely work from bucket trucks and elevated work platforms.

Responsibilities

• Install aerial fiber optic cable on existing utility poles and communications infrastructure.
• Perform strand placement, fiber lashing, overlash operations, and cable transfers.
• Install anchors, guy wire, and related aerial hardware.
• Read and interpret construction prints, maps, staking sheets, and utility locates.
• Operate aerial construction equipment and perform inspections.
• Identify and report safety hazards and ensure compliance.

Skills

Aerial fiber optic construction

Strand placement

Fiber lashing

Climbing utility poles

Operating bucket trucks

Tools

Bucket trucks

Cable reel trailers

Lashers

Pullers

Job description

OSO COMMUNICATIONS INC in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced professional for aerial fiber optic installation. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and be skilled in strand placement and fiber lashing.

The role involves working from bucket trucks, reading construction plans, and ensuring safety compliance during installations. A strong emphasis is placed on safety inspections and reporting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.