Aerial Lineman - Fiber/CATV/HFC

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job summary

Fiber Network Services in Beckley, WV is hiring an experienced In-house Aerial Lineman to support HFC/broadband projects. You will read maps, climb poles with gear, and coordinate safely with the crew.

You must have a valid driver's license, pass drug and background checks, and be able to lift 25+ lbs. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of HFC design.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass drug screening and background checks.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Read HFC maps/prints to understand project scope.
• Climb poles using gaffs, ladder, and bucket truck.
• Maintain visual and vocal contact with crew and bystanders to ensure safety.
• Enforce safe working environments and traffic-control practices.
• Produce post-construction as-built mark-up maps (red-lined PDFs).
• Provide daily production reports via email/excel or other tracking methods.
• Maintain aerial specifications when placing overhead lines.

Skills

HFC design

Read technical instructions

Team player

Valid driverís license

Drug screening

Background check

Lift 25+ lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 experienced In-house Aerial Lineman to work with our Beckley, WV. 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

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.