Journeyman Lineman (Fiber - Joint Use)

LeCom Utility Contractors; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC is hiring to repair and maintain telecom cable systems across remote sites and outages. The role requires climbing poles, heavy lifting, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

You will read specifications, operate equipment, and perform on-site testing and documentation. Applicants should hold a valid Class A CDL, have knowledge of telecom construction practices, and be capable of performing essential safety procedures

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction.
• Able to lift moderately heavy equipment and climb structures.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drilling and pole sizing.
• Comfort working outdoors in inclement weather and at high elevations.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains major cable system and structures.
• Reads work orders and drawings to determine tasks in sequence.
• Performs construction work including digging, pole work, and laying cable.
• Operates power equipment and uses test equipment for gas checks in manholes.
• Responds to outages and emergencies; ensures safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Class A CDL

Telecom line construction

First aid/CPR

Job description

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability

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

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve the right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.

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.