Lead Aerial Telecom Lineman – Field Construction Pro

ITG Communications, LLC; Auburn (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Aerial Telecom Lineman to lead and perform skilled aerial telecommunications construction and maintenance for fiber and copper networks. You will direct groundmen, ensure safety, and maintain high-quality installations on aerial sites.

The role requires reading telecom prints, following designs, and operating bucket trucks and related equipment while upholding NESC standards and client specs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aerial telecommunications construction experience.
• Experience installing fiber optic or copper telecom cables.
• Ability to read telecom construction prints and maps.

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 personal protective equipment (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

Leadership

Safety compliance

Telecom installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Telecommunications training

Valid driver’s license

Job description

ITG Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Aerial Telecom Lineman to lead and perform skilled aerial telecommunications construction and maintenance for fiber and copper networks. You will direct groundmen, ensure safety, and maintain high-quality installations on aerial sites.

The role requires reading telecom prints, following designs, and operating bucket trucks and related equipment while upholding NESC standards and client specs.