Fiber Optic Lineman — Aerial Installation & Travel

ISA Certified Arborist; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

River City Construction seeks a skilled technician to install and maintain overhead and underground fiber optic systems in Virginia and nearby areas. You will perform aerial maintenance tasks, operate bucket trucks, and coordinate with utilities to ensure safe, compliant construction activities.

Responsibilities include fiber pulling, lashing, reading drawings, preparing daily reports, and attending safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in all aspects of aerial construction.
• DOT health card required to operate a bucket truck.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read/write and understand aerial drawings.
• Able to lift an excess of 75–80 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights of 20+ feet.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexible travel to long distances on short notice.
• Ability to work for extended periods in multiple locations.
• Willingness to work overtime when requested.
• Willingness to travel, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Experience in OSP fiber pulling and installations.
• Understanding of separation and clearance requirements.
• Knowledge of ADSS fiber cable construction.
• Operate bucket trucks to lash and de‑lash existing and new cable.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other construction equipment.
• Knowledge of lashing techniques.
• Install and remove down guys, anchoring systems, sidewalk arms, and guy guards.
• Be proficient in pole climbing and working from hooks and gaffs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Prepare daily production reports.
• Complete paperwork, timesheets, test results, and vehicle inspection logs.
• Coordinate local utilities as required.
• Schedule plant‑related activities for construction.
• Submit construction activity reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Attend training classes in new technology and safety.
• Operate company vehicles safely.
• Frequently sit, stand, climb, and bend as needed.
• Occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and crawling.

Skills

Aerial construction

Bucket truck operation

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Flexible travel

Overtime willingness

Tools

Bucket trucks

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $35 USD
  
  This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Position Purpose:

Install and maintain overhead and underground fiber optic systems. Perform, all responsibilities of telecommunication aerial maintenance and line work which may include installing and removing several anchors systems and lashing and de-lashing existing cable .

Key Responsibilities:

Experience in OSP Fiber pulling and installations

Understanding of separation and clearance

Knowledge of ADSS fiber cable construction and

Job includes operating bucket trucks to Lash and De-Lash existing & new cable

Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and construction equipment

Knowledge of lashing

Install and remove down guy/anchor, sidewalk arms, and guy guards

Be proficient in pole climbing and working from Hooks/Gaffs.

Read and interpret engineering

Prepare daily production

Complete paperwork, time sheets , test results, vehicle inspection, and

Help coordinate local utilities, when

Schedule plant related activities for construction and

Submit reports on all construction activities , daily, weekly and monthly as

Attend training classes in new technology and safety as

Operate Company vehicles safely.

Frequently sitting, standing, climbing, and bending.

Occasional standing, walking, kneeling and crawling are

Physical Aspects:

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, team-members require talking or listening. The job frequently requires the team-member to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The team-member frequently requires performing rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel); balances; and stoop, kneels, crouches or crawls. Team members frequently lift or move up to, or in-excess of 80 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, team-members may frequently experience fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Employees perform powerline construction work outside and subject it to diverse weather conditions.

Team-Oriented

Self-Motivated

Customer Service Focused

Ethical and Honest

Dutifully follow established Safety Rules and Company Policy

Required Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in all aspects of Aerial Construction

DOT Health Card required to operate a bucket truck

Valid and unrestricted Driver's License and acceptable driving record

Able to read/write and understand aerial drawings

Able to lift an excess of 75-80 lbs.

Ability to work at heights of 20+ feet

Ability to communicate effectively

Able to travel long distances at short notice

Able to work for extended periods in multiple locations

Willing to work overtime when requested

Willing to Travel

Willing to work nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

CDL License is preferred and ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits.

Special Position Requirements:

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

Reasonable Accommodations :

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [phone] or email .

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer requires notifying all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor. River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. This means without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. *

Travel Required

Yes . Travel required throughout Virginia and Maryland as well as storms.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.