Fiber Joint-Use Lineman – Aerial & Underground Builds

Thayer; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC) is seeking a field technician in Michigan to perform repair and maintenance on telecom and power cable systems. Tasks include digging, pole work, stringing wire, and site installations, with emphasis on safety and proper documentation.

Role requires reading plans, climbing poles, operating heavy equipment, and working outdoors in all weather. A valid Class A CDL, ability to lift, and basic CPR/First Aid knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Extensive knowledge of telecom line construction practices and materials.
• Identify color differences in wires and cables.
• Able to lift moderately heavy equipment and climb structures.
• CPR/First aid knowledge and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specs, drawings and cut sheets.
• Performs digging, pole work, wire/stringing and conduit installation.
• Operates power equipment (compressors, pumps, hydraulic lifts).
• Uses test equipment to check gas in manholes and clears debris or water.
• Dismantles and moves aerial/underground wiring and hardware.
• Connects wires to terminals and attaches hardware to poles/buildings.
• Responds to outages and emergency storms with heavy construction capacity.
• Ensures safety and compliance with governmental orders.
• Outdoor work in varied weather; completes daily reports and prints As-Built docs.

Skills

Class A CDL

Telecom line construction knowledge

Pole climbing

First aid / CPR

Math calculations

Job description

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC) is seeking a field technician in Michigan to perform repair and maintenance on telecom and power cable systems. Tasks include digging, pole work, stringing wire, and site installations, with emphasis on safety and proper documentation.

Role requires reading plans, climbing poles, operating heavy equipment, and working outdoors in all weather. A valid Class A CDL, ability to lift, and basic CPR/First Aid knowledge are essential.