Aerial Lineman - Fiber/CATV/HFC

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Job summary

Fiber Network Services seeks an experienced Aerial Lineman to join our Hendersonville, NC crew. You will read HFC maps, climb poles, and perform overhead line work safely while coordinating with crew members.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, ability to pass drug and background checks, and willingness to be on-call. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HFC design.
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment.
• Possession of a valid Driver's license.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds or more.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Read HFC maps / prints to understand project scope.
• Climb poles, utilizing Gaffs, Ladder and a Bucket Truck to perform work where required.
• Maintain visual and vocal contact with other crew members as well as all moving or stationary people, vehicles, and objects in order to guarantee safe movement coordination.
• Recognize and enforce Safe working environments in Public Right-of-Way environments to include worksite traffic-control best practices.
• Produce accurate post-construction as-built mark-up maps. Typically, through red-lined PDF files.
• Provide daily production reports via email/excel or additional tracking methods.
• Maintaining aerial specifications when placing overhead lines.

Skills

HFC design

Read technical instructions

Team communication

On-call

Driver's license

Drug screening

Background check

Lifting ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.

FNS is looking to hire an in-house Aerial Lineman to work with our Hendersville, NC team. You'll join an existing team working many types of HFC/Broadband projects to include, BAU, spans, relos, Hyperbuild, Newbuild, Metro-E, etc. You will report to Project Management.

Job Responsibilities (But not limited to)

• Read HFC maps / prints to understand project scope
• Climb poles, utilizing Gaffs, Ladder and a Bucket Truck to perform work where required
• Maintain visual and vocal contact with other crew members as well as all moving or stationary people, vehicles, and objects in order to guarantee safe movement coordination.
• Recognize and enforce Safe working environments in Public Right-of-Way environments to include worksite traffic-control best practices.
• Produce accurate post-construction as-built mark-up maps. Typically, through red-lined PDF files.
• Provide daily production reports via email/excel or additional tracking methods.
• Maintaining aerial specifications when placing overhead lines.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of HFC design
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
• Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after-hours emergency work
• Possession of a valid Driver's license
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds or more
• High School Diploma or G.E.D

ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL

• 401k
• Health insurance
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Casual work environment

If you meet the qualifications above and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.