Construction-Line Worker

Uniti Group Inc.; Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Educational Assistance Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A telecommunications leader is seeking a Construction-Line Worker to perform installations and repairs of poles and cables in Sheridan, Arkansas. The role involves operating heavy machinery and handling safety-sensitive tasks in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must be able to lift heavy loads, work in various weather conditions, and travel up to 50%. A valid driver's license and pole climbing certification are essential. The position offers a full-time contract with attractive benefits, including medical and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass DOT certification pre-hire.
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain poles, cables, and conduits.
• Run fiber optic and copper cable aerially and underground.
• Operate heavy machinery and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Ability to use construction equipment

Pole climbing certification

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to work in confined spaces

Attention to detail

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Backhoes

Trenchers

Job description

Construction-Line Worker

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Construction-Line Worker for its Kinetic construction and engineering organization. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining poles, cables, and conduits; running fiber optic and copper cable both aerial and underground; and handling heavy machinery and travel requirements.

About This Role

As a line worker you will install, repair, and maintain poles, cables and conduits; run fiber optic and copper cable aerially and underground; operate heavy machinery; maintain safety procedures; and perform routine maintenance. This is a safety‑sensitive position that may include weekends, holidays, standby and unscheduled hours, overtime, and travel of over 50%.

What You’ll Do

• Install, repair, and maintain poles. Use electronic test equipment to measure signal strength. Interpret staking sheets and blueprints.
• Install aerial cables (fiber and copper). Inspect, analyze, record test results, and assess transmission characteristics to locate faults.
• Set up service for customers by installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
• Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances using bucket trucks, climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.
• String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension using jacks, hoists, and other equipment, as necessary.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches/manholes.
• Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
• Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards and RUS standards.
• Read and follow design engineers’ instructions and specifications, maintain scope of work on the project, and adhere to safety procedures.
• Prepare engineering field notes.
• Interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps, and in the field with clarity and detail and make recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies.
• Participate in engineering, permit and construction processes as required.
• Recognize and repair route issues including but not limited to hand hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control.
• Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.

Do You Have

• Ability to use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, bucket trucks, backhoes, trenchers, or cable plows.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year‑round.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work an on‑call schedule rotation as well as days, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass DOT certification pre‑hire.
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL post‑hire.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Exceptional time‑management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on time.

Even Better

• OSHA 10‑Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze (Pole Climbing Certifications).
• Proficient at operating various construction equipment.

Physical Tasks

Standing continuously 67‑100%; walking continuously 67‑100%; sitting occasionally 0‑33%; driving–car occasionally 0‑33%; van continuously 67‑100%; CMV occasionally 0‑33%; climbing continuously 67‑100%; bending, crouching, pushing‑pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting‑lowering 1‑15 lbs, 15‑30 lbs, 30+ lbs – all continuously 67‑100%; repetitive hand action – fine manipulating and operating foot control – continuously 67‑100%; audio‑visual needs – hearing, near vision, far vision, peripheral vision, color discrimination – continuously 67‑100%; exposures – cold, heat, dampness, heights, vibration, skin irritants, dust, fumes/gases – frequently 34‑66%.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Notice to Non‑U.S. Citizens

Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non‑U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non‑U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non‑U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network.

Notice to Applicants

Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre‑employment screenings, including but not limited to drug‑screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre‑employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third‑party with the candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre‑employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications, and Technology, Information and Internet