Lead Aerial Telecom Lineman

ITG Communications, LLC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG Communications, LLC is seeking an Aerial Telecom Lineman in Fayetteville, NC to lead aerial construction activities for fiber and copper networks. The role involves climbing poles, directing crews, and ensuring safety and quality across projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of aerial telecommunications experience, reads telecom prints, and understands NESC standards. Travel regionally and on-call nights/weekends may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aerial telecommunications construction.
• Experience reading telecom construction prints and design maps.
• Ability to climb poles and work at heights.
• Knowledge of NESC safety requirements applicable to telecom aerial construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerial telecommunications construction activities including pole climbing, strand placement, cable placement, and lashing of fiber or copper cables according to project specifications and safety protocols.
• Lead and direct groundmen and crew members in supporting aerial construction activities.
• Interpret and follow telecommunications construction plans, design maps, and fiber route documentation.
• Install aerial telecommunications infrastructure including messenger strand, fiber optic cable, copper cable, anchors, hardware, and related components.
• Operate bucket trucks, utility vehicles, and specialized aerial construction equipment such as tensioners, cable pullers, and lashers.
• Ensure installation practices comply with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), company standards, and client specifications for telecommunications infrastructure.
• Identify and resolve field construction challenges including clearance issues, pole loading concerns, and route adjustments.
• Perform quality checks on completed aerial construction work to ensure compliance with engineering designs and client requirements.
• Document work progress, material usage, and field conditions for reporting and project tracking.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety policies including proper use of PPE, fall protection, and work zone safety procedures.
• Set up and maintain proper traffic control and work zone safety measures in accordance with applicable safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor groundmen and junior crew members on proper aerial telecom construction techniques and safety procedures.

Skills

Pole climbing

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Telecommunications or lineman technical training preferred

Job description

ITG Communications, LLC is seeking an Aerial Telecom Lineman in Fayetteville, NC to lead aerial construction activities for fiber and copper networks. The role involves climbing poles, directing crews, and ensuring safety and quality across projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of aerial telecommunications experience, reads telecom prints, and understands NESC standards. Travel regionally and on-call nights/weekends may be required as needed.