OSP Fiber - Aerial Crewman

AMG TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

Springtown (TX)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time work with overtime available

Employer paid medical, dental, and vis

401K with a match

Training provided

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Voluntary life insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Nextlink, a Texas-based ISP, is seeking a Fiber Aerial Crewman to install, maintain, and repair overhead fiber networks. You will operate bucket trucks, work outdoors in all weather, and ensure safety compliance while delivering reliable connectivity to residential, business, and government customers.

Expect extensive travel and collaborative teamwork with the foreman and crew. The role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and proficient maintenance of tools and equipment in a fast-paced outdoor

Qualifications

Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
Dedicated to safety and keeping a safe work environment.
Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment.
Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check.
Must have a proven track record of being on time.
Must maintain a clean and presentable company vehicle.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy

Responsibilities

Operate bucket truck safely.
Maintain and repair fiber optic cables.
Follow safety protocols at heights.
Collaborate with foreman and crew to complete tasks.
Travel up to 80% as required.
Maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Outdoor work

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Drug screening

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Company Overview We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Summary

A Fiber Aerial Crewman is a professional who works in the telecommunication industry to install, maintain, and repair fiber optic cables that are installed overhead on aerial utility poles. As a Fiber Aerial Crewman, your primary responsibility is to ensure that the fiber optic network is installed correctly and functioning at optimal levels. Additionally, you may need to operate equipment, such as bucket trucks and cable trailers, to transport and install fiber optic cables. You will be required to adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while working at heights and using specialized equipment. Overall, a Fiber Aerial Crewman plays a critical role in ensuring that telecommunication services are available to businesses and individuals by installing and maintaining a reliable and efficient fiber optic network.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to run and safely operate a bucket truck
Must have critical thinking skills in potentially high stress situations
Ability to communicate in person and by telephone, even at odd hours of the night
Ability to use any equipment in a safe manner, in accordance with company, industry and regulatory standards
Works on regularly scheduled days as well as unscheduled days and beyond regular work hours as required
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to work independently and with others
Able to work in all-weather conditions
Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete maintenance assignments
Work within a team environment to ensure the full job scope is completed within the scheduled timeframe
Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation task on cable
Must be willing to work during holidays or during planned events due to the nature of this role, as needed by the company
Trenching and installing PVC conduit
Shoveling and raking dirt and gravel
Daily maintenance and cleanliness of worksite
The ability to safely pull a trailer
Have the ability to take direction from the onsite Foreman or Supervisor
Ability to clean and restore job sites to the original starting conditions
Responsible for company provided vehicle, trailer, tools, equipment, and supplies
Must be able to inspect and maintain the fiber optic cables to ensure they are functioning correctly.

Skills

Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
Dedicated to safety and keeping a safe work environment
Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment.
Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check.
Must have a proven track record of being on time
Must maintain a clean and presentable company vehicle
Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent required Experience with fiber tools

Job Classification

Construction Fiber Non-Exempt

Work Environment/Hazards

Outdoor elements and working with aerial plant In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles Working close to power transformers Moderate to loud noise levels Use of PPE

Physical Demands

Climbing ladders, crouching, balance, kneel, stoop Working in all weather conditions Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms

Working Hours/Days

Full time Monday thru Friday Possible weekends Flexible schedule Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements

80% travel required

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement)

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Why Work For Nextlink?

We bring the high-speed Internet and phone experience to the underserved markets of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. We make a difference in the lives of everyone we serve, whether it is an online student, a work-at-home family, or large enterprises such as ISDs, higher education, or government entities.

Benefits