Aerial Lineman

TD&I Cable Maintenance, LLC.; Little Canada, Northern (MN, KY); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TD&I Cable Maintenance, LLC. is seeking an Aerial Lineman to install, maintain, and repair overhead telecommunications infrastructure as part of a field crew.

The role requires climbing poles, operating bucket trucks or aerial lifts, and coordinating with Foreman to ensure safe, high-quality work. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather, climbing, and exposure to energized environments, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of aerial telecommunications construction is preferred.
• Ability to safely work at heights and around energized environments as permitted by training.
• Valid driver’s license; Class A CDL is preferred for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

• Install, lash, repair, maintain, and remove aerial telecommunications lines and cables.
• Safely climb utility poles and work from bucket trucks or aerial lifts.
• Review work orders, utility prints, job specifications, and daily assignments; coordinate work with Foreman and crew.
• Document completed work and maintain required production, safety, and equipment records.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work cooperatively with foremen, technicians, customers, and other crew members.

Connaissances

Aerial fiber/cable knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Work at heights

Outils

Bucket trucks

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Description du poste

Description

Company Overview

Founded in 1987, TD&I has built a strong reputation for quality utility construction across the Midwest. Our crews install and maintain critical telecommunications infrastructure with a focus on safety, teamwork, accountability, and quality workmanship.

Position Summary

The Aerial Lineman installs, maintains, and repairs overhead telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable. This position works as part of a field crew to safely complete aerial construction assignments in varying terrain and weather conditions. The role requires comfort working at heights, sound judgment, dependable attendance, and consistent compliance with TD&I safety requirements and project specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, lash, repair, maintain, and remove aerial telecommunications lines and cables, including fiber optic, copper, and coaxial systems.
• Safely climb utility poles and work from bucket trucks or aerial lifts to access infrastructure and complete assigned work.
• Set poles, install anchors and guys, place strand, and assist with cable placement as assigned.
• Operate bucket trucks, aerial lifts, hand tools, and other specialized equipment in accordance with training and company policy.
• Review work orders, utility prints, job specifications, and daily assignments; coordinate work with the Foreman and crew
• Perform required pre-trip, post-trip, and equipment inspections and promptly report defects or unsafe conditions.
• Identify job-site hazards, use required personal protective equipment, and follow TD&I, OSHA, DOT, customer, and industry safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot field issues, communicate obstacles, and support timely completion of quality work.
• Document completed work accurately and maintain required production, safety, and equipment records.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work cooperatively with foremen, technicians, customers, and other crew members.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of aerial telecommunications construction and fiber optic, copper, or coaxial systems is preferred.
• Ability to safely work at heights and in and around energized or active utility environments as permitted by training and assignment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and position ladders, tools, materials, and equipment associated with aerial construction; a 70 lb. ladder may be required.
• Full-body mobility, including climbing, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and safely operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable for the position; a Class A CDL is preferred and may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, utility prints, safety instructions, and job specifications.
• Ability to pass applicable pre-employment screening and meet ongoing company and customer requirements.
• Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, clear communication, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to quality workmanship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly performs physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting, carrying, reaching, pulling, and working at heights.
• Works outdoors in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and uneven or difficult terrain.
• May work near moving vehicles, construction equipment, traffic, and active utility facilities.
• Must be able to travel to job sites and work extended hours, overtime, weekends, or out-of-town assignments when required by project needs.