Aerial Lineman

Verità Telecommunications Corporation; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health plans (PPO/HMO/HSA)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Competitive pay with merit increases

Job summary

Verità Telecommunications Corporation is seeking an Aerial Lineman to install, maintain, and repair aerial fiber optic and copper infrastructure. This role requires working at heights on poles and with aerial lift equipment, while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will read construction prints and maps, spool cables, operate bucket trucks, and collaborate with a crew to complete projects efficiently in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in aerial construction or telecommunications preferred.
• Ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions.
• Physically able to lift 75–100 lbs
• Experience with power and hand tools
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or required depending on role)
• Ability to read construction drawings and utility maps
• Strong commitment to safety

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, and maintain aerial fiber optic and/or copper cable
• Perform pole transfers, strand placement, and lashing operations
• Set up and operate bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment
• Read and interpret construction prints, maps, and work orders
• Identify and troubleshoot network issues in the field
• Ensure proper grounding and compliance with safety standards
• Conduct pre-job site walks and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects efficiently
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition

Skills

Aerial construction experience

Telecommunications knowledge

Safety-minded

Reading construction drawings/maps

Tools

Bucket trucks

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Aerial Lineman is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of aerial telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic and copper lines. This role requires working at heights on poles and in aerial lift equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, splice, and maintain aerial fiber optic and/or copper cable
• Perform pole transfers, strand placement, and lashing operations
• Set up and operate bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment
• Read and interpret construction prints, maps, and work orders
• Identify and troubleshoot network issues in the field
• Ensure proper grounding and compliance with safety standards
• Conduct pre-job site walks and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects efficiently
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in aerial construction or telecommunications preferred
• Ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions
• Physically able to lift 75–100 lbs
• Experience with power and hand tools
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or required depending on role)
• Ability to read construction drawings and utility maps
• Strong commitment to safety

Preferred Skills:

• Fiber splicing experience
• Experience with bucket trucks and aerial lifts
• Knowledge of telecom safety standards
• Previous utility or construction experience
• Variable weather conditions
• Extended hours and occasional overtime

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness