Lead Aerial Telecom Technician

ITG Communications, LLC; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Aerial Telecom Lineman to lead ground crews, install fiber and copper aerial infrastructure, and ensure safety and quality on site. The role requires climbing poles, operating bucket trucks, and reading telecom plans to execute projects per specifications.

You will mentor junior crew members, manage field safety, and participate in route adjustments while upholding NESC standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Telecommunications or lineman technical training preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license for the specified vehicle(s).
• 3+ years of experience in aerial telecommunications construction.
• Experience reading telecom construction prints and design 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 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

Pole climbing

Safety standards

Prints reading

Team coordination

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Lineman training

Valid driver's license

Tools

Bucket trucks

Lashing equipment

Job description

ITG Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Aerial Telecom Lineman to lead ground crews, install fiber and copper aerial infrastructure, and ensure safety and quality on site. The role requires climbing poles, operating bucket trucks, and reading telecom plans to execute projects per specifications.

You will mentor junior crew members, manage field safety, and participate in route adjustments while upholding NESC standards and client requirements.