Aerial Lineman

Thayerpc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications industry seeks an Aerial Lineman for their Fiber Division. The role involves construction, maintenance, and operation of overhead fiber telecommunications. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and safety in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in telephone outside plant construction or related experience.
• Ability to climb poles and work from aerial buckets.

Responsibilities

• Connects, repairs, and maintains outside cable for service.
• Performs aerial tasks like new cable installs and pole transfers.
• Ensures installation work complies with safety standards.

Skills

Climbing

Telecommunications Cable Placement

Mini Excavator Operation

Reading Construction Prints

Traveling for Projects

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 1964, Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC has established itself as one of the premier contractors in the Telecommunications, Power, & Wireless industries. With our experienced staff and fleet of vehicles, we’re able to meet telephone, power, and wireless infrastructure construction needs from concept through to reality.

Job Summary:

Thayer Power and Communication is looking for a Aerial Lineman in our Fiber Division for the construction, maintenance and operation of overhead fiber telecommunications. We are seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented individual with attention to high level of quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

• Connects, rearranges, repairs, and maintains outside cable to supply and maintain good service
• Place aerial/buried telephone cable (copper and fiber)
• Safe operation of a mini excavator
• Work efficiently from a bucket truck
• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles
• Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
• Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
• Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design
• Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to OSHA
• Restore area to project requirements
• Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed as well as point out potential issues before and during work
• Report project progress to the Foreman and relate the needs for the days to come avoiding delays of work due to lack of materials and equipment
• Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
• Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment in their control
• Available on weekends and evenings for local call outs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Be able to climb poles and work from aerial buckets
• Experience in telephone outside plant construction or related experience, which includes experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)
• Experience operating a mini excavator
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans, and specifications
• Ability to travel for projects
• Ability to properly lift up to 50 pounds

Education and Experience:

• Valid Class A CDL preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to properly lift up to 50 pounds.