Aerial Lineman - Telecom

ElectriCom Inc; Louisa (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match up to 6%

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability after 3 years

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ElectriCom Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a capable utility construction lineman for aerial and ground telecom work at construction/service sites. You will operate boom trucks, install poles, read plans, and help maintain overhead fiber networks.

We value safety, teamwork and career growth, offering competitive wages and benefits. Must have CDL, clean driving record, and be willing to travel; DOT physical may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a boom truck, climb poles as needed and utilize standard tools of the trade.
• Lead and motivate crew to meet safety requirements, project specifications and daily production goals.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair overhead fiber lines.
• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Install poles and place wires and cables.
• Keep detailed records of work activity.
• Work aloft using ladders or aerial devices.

Skills

Safety first

Lineman experience

Climb poles

Team leadership

Physical stamina

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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