Aerial Lineman - Telecom

ElectriCom Inc; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match up to 6%

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

ElectriCom Inc. is seeking a qualified aerial lineman to perform telecom work at construction/service sites. The role involves safely operating boom trucks, climbing poles, and installing/maintaining overhead fiber lines. The ideal candidate has utility/construction experience, a valid CDL, and a clean driving record.

Willingness to travel, strong teamwork, and commitment to safety are essential as you will work outdoors in various weather conditions and environments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in the utility/construction industry.
• Driver’s license is required, with clean driving record.
• Valid CDL is strongly desired.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a boom truck, climb poles and install/repair overhead fiber lines.
• Lead and motivate crew to meet OSHA, customer and ElectriCom safety requirements, project specs and daily production goals.
• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Understand separation and clearance regulations and follow them.
• Keep detailed records of work activity.
• Work aloft using ladder or bucket truck and travel to multiple sites.

Skills

Utility/construction experience

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Tools

Bucket trucks

Aerial devices

Job description

Position Description

ElectriCom, a utility construction company founded in 1960 in Paoli, Indiana, has experienced continuous growth since its inception. We take pride in our strong family-focused culture, both in the workplace and in our customer relationships. We seek employees who want to grow with a progressive company and who value quality, safety, and teamwork. ElectriCom offers competitive wages and benefits, along with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

The position will perform tasks involving aerial and ground telecommunications work at construction/service sites. The position may require operating aerial trucks and associated equipment with handling telecom line components. Candidate must be experienced working in a utility aerial lineman position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safety first!
• Safely operator a boom truck, climb poles as needed and utilize standard tolls of the trade.
• Lead and motivate crew to meet OSHA, Customer and ElectriCom safety requirements, project specifications and daily production goals.
• Ability and willingness to follow direction from Supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers, homeowners, and customers.
• Willingness to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair overhead fiber lines.
• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Understanding of separation and clearance regulations.
• Install poles and place wires and cables.
• Keep detailed record of work activity.
• Ability to utilize bucket trucks, crawl spaces, ladders, ceilings, tunnels, and trenches to access various installation and construction points as required.
• Ability to work aloft, either from a ladder, aerial device or by gaffing.
• Ability to climb numerous telephone poles daily, approx. 20’ in height.
• Ability to lift and/or pull 100 pounds several times each day.
• Ability to endure long periods of standing, sitting or walking.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach above the head several times per day.
• Continuous use of both hands to operate hand tools and perform other duties.
• Ability to work full‑time, in an outdoor environment and in all weather conditions.
• Routine Training as assigned (LMS, OSHA-10 hour, etc.).
• Roadside Traffic Control.

COMPANY BENEFITS

We Invest In You — your career, your success, and your future.

At ElectriCom, people are our greatest strength. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, your well‑being, and your long‑term financial security.

• Focused Construction Training
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development

Your Success

• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, including a $0-cost health benefit plan option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions & Match
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability after 3 years of employment
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Your Work-Life Balance

• Weekly Pay

JOIN THE ELECTRICOM FAMILY ---- WHERE YOUR FUTURE IS OUR PRIORITY -

Position Requirements

• Must have 1+ years’ experience in the utility/construction industry.
• Driver’s license is required, with clean driving record.
• Valid CDL is strongly desired.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Must be willing travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ElectriCom is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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