Journeyman Lineman (Fiber - Joint Use)

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

For more than 40 years, LeCom Utility Contractors has established itself as one of the premier contractors in the Telecommunications and Power industries. With our experienced staff and fleet of vehicles, we are able to meet fiber and power construction needs from concept through to reality.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains major cable system and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of task.
• Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
• Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
• Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
• Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground or building wire, cable associated equipment and hardware.
• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
• Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Complete daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Valid Class A CDL Required.
• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
• Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
• Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
• Ability to apply mathematic calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
• Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders.
• Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.

Physical demands:

• Climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
• Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Load and unload tools and equipment on truck.
• Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
• Vision including depth perception, close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
• All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Schedule four 10 hour days plus Overtime

All applicants who are offered employment with Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC), will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with TPC Policy and state law.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, TPC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.