Aerial Lineman

Thayerpc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power and Communication is seeking an Aerial Lineman for their Fiber Division to manage overhead fiber telecommunications construction and maintenance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and detail-oriented, capable of climbing poles and ensuring quality standards and safety compliance during installation tasks. This role involves significant physical work and requires a valid Class A CDL, with responsibilities including the safe operation of excavation equipment and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in climbing poles and working from aerial buckets.
• Familiar with telecommunications cable placement, specifically copper and fiber.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Connects and maintains outside cables for service reliability.
• Installs and repairs aerial and buried telephone cables.
• Operates a mini excavator and bucket truck safely.

Skills

Climbing poles

Telephone outside plant construction

Operating a mini excavator

Reading construction prints

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

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.