Aerial Operator

Hyper Networks, LLC.; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Fiber & Associates, a division of Hyper Networks LLC, is seeking an Aerial Operator in Coweta, OK. The role supports overhead construction and repair of fiber and telecom cables for commercial and residential sites.

You will climb poles or use a bucket truck, install ground rods and anchors, read schematics, document progress, and maintain safety standards. CDL is preferred, with a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb and work at elevations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including lifting over 100 pounds
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (motor vehicle, drug, background)

Responsibilities

• Use equipment to install ground rods and anchors
• Handle materials such as fiber optic cable reels
• Climb poles or use a bucket truck for installation and maintenance
• Read and understand schematics and construction prints
• Document construction progress through written and photographic records
• Troubleshoot field issues and maintain safety with PPE
• Install wire strand per design and set poles up to 60 feet
• Supervise and work with ground crew for efficiency

Skills

Pole climbing

Construction drawings reading

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Pre-employment screenings

Job description

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Aerial Operator

Operations Management FullTime Manual Labor Coweta, OK, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1748

Salary Range: $25.00 To $37.00 Hourly

Aerial Operator Job Description

Cherokee Fiber & Associates is a proud division of Hyper Networks LLC. To learn more about Cherokee Fiber & Associates please visit our website at: https://www.cherokeefiber.com/

Responsibilities

An Aerial Operator , will support aerial crews doing overhead construction and repair of fiber and telecom cables at commercial and/residential areas. This position will report to the OSP Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Use equipment to install ground rods, anchors

Handle materials such as fiber optic cable reels

Climb poles or use a bucket truck to perform installation, relocation, and maintenance

Be comfortable working with power tools and hand tools

Comfortable working off of ladders as needed

Maintain a safe work environment by following codes, standards and legal regulations

Ability to maneuver large vehicles with limited visibility safely

Read and understand schematics and construction prints

Document construction progress through written and photographic documentation

Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the field

Work safely at all times utilizing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment

Drill holes for aerial attachments in wooden or metal poles as needed

Install wire strand per design

Use of aerial tools such as chain hoist, lifting straps, cable lasher, etc

Setting of telephone poles up to 60’ in height

Supervise and work with ground crew for optimum efficiency

Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to climb and work at elevations (e. g. , from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Ability to work in confined spaces (e. g. , attics, crawl spaces, utility holes)

Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to: lifting and/or pulling objects weighing over 100 pounds several times a day

Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e. g. , extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather)

When working aloft, employee's weight and tools combined may not exceed the 280-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer

Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making

Bend/squat/kneel/stand frequently

Safely using weight-bearing equipment (such as safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipment

Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (motor vehicle, drug, and background)

Education and Experience

You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality

You are comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles

Experience with fiber and/or copper splicing is preferred

You have a valid driver's license (CDL preferred)

Cherokee Fiber & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Cherokee Fiber & Associates are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.