Fiber Aerial Lineman - Pole & Cable Install

Thayer; Pataskala (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power and Communication is seeking an Aerial Lineman for its Fiber Division to construct, maintain and operate overhead fiber telecommunications systems. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail oriented, and committed to high-quality work.

Responsibilities include pole climbs, bucket-truck work, installing copper and fiber cables, operating a mini excavator, reading field prints, and ensuring OSHA-compliant safety standards. Weekend/evening availability required.

Qualifications

• Climb poles and work from aerial buckets.
• Experience with placing copper and fiber telecom cables.
• Operate a mini excavator.
• Read construction prints and plans.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Commitment to safety and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Connects, rearranges, repairs, and maintains outside cable to supply and maintain good service.
• Place aerial/buried telephone cable (copper and fiber).
• Safe operation of a mini excavator.
• Work efficiently from a bucket truck.
• Climb utility poles and place cables per design.
• Ensure all installation work meets quality standards and OSHA safety rules.

Skills

Pole climbing

Aerial bucket work

Telecom cabling

Mini excavator

Read prints

Heavy equipment

Education

Valid Class A CDL preferred

Job description

Thayer Power and Communication is seeking an Aerial Lineman for its Fiber Division to construct, maintain and operate overhead fiber telecommunications systems. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail oriented, and committed to high-quality work.

Responsibilities include pole climbs, bucket-truck work, installing copper and fiber cables, operating a mini excavator, reading field prints, and ensuring OSHA-compliant safety standards. Weekend/evening availability required.