Laborer Telecom Aerial with CDL

UtiliQuest; West Stayton (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company as an Aerial Groundsman/Laborer in Oregon. You'll be responsible for installing and repairing aerial cables, operating equipment, and ensuring safety on-site. This role offers training for a Class A CDL license and a supportive work environment. Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits including weekly paychecks, insurance, and education reimbursement.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair aerial telecommunications cables.
• Operate mechanized equipment like bucket trucks.
• Flag traffic when required.

Skills

Knowledge of aerial cable installation procedures

Ability to climb poles

Safety awareness

Education

Valid driver’s license

Class A CDL license

Tools

Hand tools

Mechanized equipment

Job description

Discover a more connected Laborer Telecom Aerial career

At North Sky Communications, as an Aerial Groundsman/Laborer candidate, you'll have prior knowledge or the ability to learn about established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques, including pole and anchor placement, familiarity with tools and equipment, reading prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions.

This position is based in Sherwood, Oregon, with opportunities across WA, OR, and ID. Visit www.northskycomm.com for locations. Pay range is DOE: $22-28/hour for entry-level aerial laborers.

North Sky Communications offers the chance to build a successful, long-term career in telecommunications.

We provide a valuable training program to help employees attain their Class A CDL license!

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Holidays
• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, life
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

What you’ll do as a Laborer Telecom Aerial

• Install and repair aerial telecommunications cables
• Use hand tools and equipment safely, including wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, etc.
• Operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, excavators
• Set up safety perimeters with signage, cones, barriers
• Flag traffic when required
• Understand separation and clearance regulations
• Work safely aloft using climbing hooks and ladders
• Work in multiple locations with flexibility
• Travel as needed

What you’ll need

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Pass pre-employment background, motor vehicle check, drug test, DOT physical, and have a valid medical card
• Previous construction experience, preferably in telecommunications
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)
• Knowledge of aerial cable installation procedures
• Ability to climb poles and work in bucket trucks up to 40 feet
• Perform duties like pole transfers, maintenance, new builds, cable installation, lashings, strand construction
• Lift/carry 50 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs as needed
• Maintain safe work areas
• Work in all weather conditions

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: Walk, bend, kneel, lift, sit, climb, push, pull, reach, carry up to 75 lbs, outdoor weather exposure
• Occasionally: Push, pull, reach, carry up to 75 lbs, sit for long drives

Salary Range: $22 - $28/hour

Why work with us

Join us for a career that offers growth, training, and a supportive, safety-focused environment. We value diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.