Lineman

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc. in Hastings, MN is seeking an Aerial Lineman to construct strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand. You will operate bucket trucks and read network prints, working with a crew under a foreman and owner oversight.

Responsibilities include setting up job sites, maintaining safety per OSHA, and driving to job locations. Requires a HS diploma, 1 year of experience, and ability to pass screenings. Nights and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience; construction experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operating bucket truck as well as other equipment related to aerial fiber construction
• Understand how to proficiently set up the job (strand trailer, fiber trailer and caddies)
• Understand clearances from the other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk and nonpedestrian areas
• Knowledge and ability to properly frame poles according to industry specifications
• Ability to lash/over-lash single and multiple cable bundles of fiber cables
• Ability to read and interpret network prints
• Ability to safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders
• Understand and follow OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely and efficiently
• Communicate by phone frequently throughout the work day
• Follow direction(s) specifically delivered from crew leader
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Title: Aerial Lineman

Immediate Supervisor: Aerial Foreman, Director, Owner

General Job Summary:

To construct strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand.

Principal duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating bucket truck as well as other equipment related to aerial fiber construction
• Understand how to proficiently set up the job (strand trailer, fiber trailer and caddies)
• Understand clearances from the other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk and nonpedestrian areas
• Knowledge and ability to properly frame poles according to industry specifications
• Ability to lash/over-lash single and multiple cable bundles of fiber cables
• Ability to read and interpret network prints
• Ability to safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders
• Understand and follow OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely and efficiently
• Communicate by phone frequently throughout the work day
• Follow direction(s) specifically delivered from crew leader
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Combination of technical training and/or experience
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Previous experience in a construction environment preferred
• Must be able to meet physical requirement of the position
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, if necessary
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings

(This is not a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties as indicated by the supervisor/manager may also apply