Lead Aerial Telecom Lineman

ITG Communications, LLC; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG Communications, LLC in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced Aerial Telecom Lineman to lead field crews on aerial construction projects, install fiber and copper networks, and ensure safety and quality.

You will read telecom prints, climb poles, operate bucket trucks, train groundmen, and coordinate with clients to meet design specifications and schedules. This role emphasizes safety, leadership, and productivity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aerial telecommunications construction.
• Experience installing fiber optic or copper telecommunications cable.
• Pole climbing and aerial construction techniques.
• Ability to read telecom construction prints and design maps.
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Telecommunications training

Driver's license

Job description

ITG Communications, LLC in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced Aerial Telecom Lineman to lead field crews on aerial construction projects, install fiber and copper networks, and ensure safety and quality.

You will read telecom prints, climb poles, operate bucket trucks, train groundmen, and coordinate with clients to meet design specifications and schedules. This role emphasizes safety, leadership, and productivity.