Aerial Lineman Trainee

Ervin Cable Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Aerial Lineman Trainee, where you'll perform aerial cable installations, ensuring safety and compliance. This role offers a chance to grow within a supportive team while connecting communities across America. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical plans, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans

401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the US.
• Previous construction experience preferred, especially in telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable.
• Safely use hand tools and equipment.
• Operate mechanized equipment like bucket trucks.

Skills

Construction

Telecommunications

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bucket Trucks

Drills

Ladders

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for an Aerial Lineman Trainee to join our team and help connect America. The Aerial Lineman Trainee will perform aerial cable installation procedures and techniques, including the placement of poles and anchors.

What you’ll do…

1. Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable
2. Safely use hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more
3. Operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, excavators, and more
4. Set up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
5. Flag traffic when required
6. Understand separation and clearance regulations
7. Work aloft safely using climbing hooks and ladders
8. Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies

Who we are looking for…

• At least 18 years old
• Authorized to work in the United States for this company
• Able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card
• Valid standard Driver's License or Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry
• Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques
• Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck, work aloft, and climb poles up to 40 feet
• Ability to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, strand construction)
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance
• Ability to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies or on-call
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Work in all weather conditions
• Travel when required
• Experience with splicing active & passive equipment is a plus

What you'll get…

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. We strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, prioritize safety, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices with a workforce of over 15,000 employees, providing services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We offer opportunities for our people to learn, develop skills, and grow within the company. Join us!

EEO Statement

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on disability and protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. We also prohibit harassment and comply with all applicable laws. For more information, see the EEO is the Law poster.