Aerial Lineman - Telecom

ElectriCom Inc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability after 3 years

Weekly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ElectriCom Inc. is seeking a skilled utility/construction worker to perform aerial and ground telecom tasks at construction and service sites.

The role includes operating boom trucks, climbing poles, and installing poles, wires and fiber components while adhering to safety requirements. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in the utility/construction industry, a valid driver’s license (CDL strongly desired), and the ability to work full-time outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year in utility/construction industry.
• Must have driver’s license with clean record; CDL strongly desired.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom truck and climb poles as needed.
• Lead crew to meet safety and production goals.
• Read and interpret plans and specs.
• Install poles, wires and fiber components.
• Maintain detailed work records.

Skills

Safety

Pole climbing

Team leadership

Communication

Fiber troubleshooting

Read plans

Ladders access

Tools

Boom truck

Bucket truck

Ladders

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.