Aerial Lineman - Fiber/CATV/HFC

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Dandridge (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Job summary

Fiber Network Services Inc. is seeking an experienced In-house Aerial Lineman to join the Dandridge, TN team. You will work on HFC/broadband projects, including BAU, relocations, and new-builds, reporting to Project Management.

Candidates must have HFC design knowledge, aerial construction experience, and the ability to read technical instructions. The role requires teamwork, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• HFC design knowledge required.
• Aerial fiber/coax construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in a team.
• On-call for after-hours emergency work as needed.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass drug screening.
• Must pass background check.
• Lift up to 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Read HFC maps/prints to understand project scope.
• Climb poles using gaffs, ladder, and bucket truck.
• Maintain safe coordination with crew and nearby people/vehicles.
• Enforce safe working environments in Right-of-Way areas with traffic control.
• Produce post-construction as-built mark-up maps (red-lined PDFs).
• Provide daily production reports via email/excel or similar.
• Maintain aerial specifications when placing overhead lines.

Skills

HFC design

Aerial fiber/coax construction

Read/understand technical instructions

Team communication

On-call availability

Driver's license

Drug screening

Background check

Lifting 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 Dandridge, TN 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
• Aerial Fiber / Coax construction experience
• 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

Benefits:

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• 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.