Aerial Lineperson

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Lineperson to join our aerial crew in West Virginia. You will plan and execute fiber-to-the-home construction work from bucket trucks, ensuring cables are installed to engineering specs and industry standards.

Responsibilities include operating bucket trucks, placing cables and hardware, and guiding the team to meet project goals while maintaining safety and compliance across all activities.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as a lineperson or team lead on a fiber installation crew.
• Active CDL A is a plus.
• Ability to climb utility poles using climbing spikes and rigging, and experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck.
• Proficient in new build and pole transfers; knowledge in building strand, lashing, pole transfers & grounding.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license, appropriate to the requirements of the vehicle being driven, and a clear driver's abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bucket trucks and/or other types of lifts
• Setup and operate cable placing equipment such as Larson reels, fiber blowers, cable tuggers, cable rollers, and single or double lashing tools
• Install strand and applicable hardware
• Place fiber optic, coax cables, and traceable wires
• Track and communicate daily production and materials

Skills

Fiber installation experience

Team leadership

CDL A (nice to have)

Job description

Description

As a Lineperson with Ledcor, you'll work on an aerial crew in large scale fiber-to-the home construction projects. You'll plan and execute work, ensure safety, and help guide your team to meet project goals. You will be involved with the daily planning and execution of aerial and underground fiber construction while working from bucket trucks to place cable equipment. You will ensure that fiber cable is properly installed and secured to engineering specifications and industry standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely operate bucket trucks and/or other types of lifts
• Setup and operate cable placing equipment such as Larson reels, fiber blowers, cable tuggers, cable rollers, and single or double lashing tools
• Install strand and applicable hardware
• Place fiber optic, coax cables, and traceable wires
• Track and communicate daily production and materials

Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience as a lineperson or team lead on a fiber installation crew
• Active CDL A is a plus
• Ability to climb utility poles using climbing spikes and rigging, and experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck
• Proficient in new build and pole transfers; knowledge in building strand, lashing, pole transfers & grounding
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license, appropriate to the requirements of the vehicle being driven, and a clear driver's abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements and background check

Work Conditions:

• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)
• This position will require travel throughout the state of West Virginia when needed

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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