Fiber Aerial Lineman — Weekend/Evening Local Call-Outs

Thayer; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC in the United States seeks an Aerial Lineman for its Fiber Division to build, maintain, and operate overhead fiber telecommunications lines. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer service as you work from poles and bucket trucks.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, able to climb poles, operate a mini excavator, read prints, and travel to project sites. Weekend and evening local call-outs may be required.

Qualifications

• Climb poles and work from aerial buckets.
• Experience in placing telecommunications cable (copper and fiber).
• Operate heavy equipment including mini excavator.
• Read and interpret construction prints, plans, and specs.
• Willingness to travel for projects and lift up to 50 lbs.
• CDL preferred for driving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Connect, rearrange, repair and maintain outside cable for service.
• Place aerial/buried telephone cable (copper and fiber).
• Operate a mini excavator safely and efficiently.
• Work from a bucket truck and climb utility poles.
• Ensure installation quality and OSHA safety compliance.
• Report progress to Foreman and coordinate materials/equipment needs.
• Work on customer property professionally and responsibly.
• Available on weekends and evenings for local call outs.

Skills

Pole climbing

Telecom outside plant

Mini excavator operation

Read construction prints

Travel for projects

Heavy equipment operation

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Valid Class A CDL preferred

Job description

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC in the United States seeks an Aerial Lineman for its Fiber Division to build, maintain, and operate overhead fiber telecommunications lines. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer service as you work from poles and bucket trucks.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, able to climb poles, operate a mini excavator, read prints, and travel to project sites. Weekend and evening local call-outs may be required.