Traveling Aerial Lineman

National OnDemand, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in communications and utilities is seeking an Aerial Lineman in Dallas, Texas. The role involves constructing strand infrastructure and securing fiber optic cables. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, and be able to work in various weather conditions. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401(k).

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket truck and equipment for aerial fiber construction.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Climbing

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Job description

National OnDemand, Inc. is a communications and utilities infrastructure provider delivering service solutions to the Fiber, Wireless, Energy and Technology sectors in the United States. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the Company provides full turnkey infrastructure solutions – on demand, anywhere across its service footprint and has secured and sustained its current standing in the market through the successful completion of mergers and acquisitions, along with demonstrable, steady organic growth.

Primary Position Duties:

• 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 non-pedestrian 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing duties, the employee will work primarily in the field. The employee may be required to work outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic high noise levels.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.

Travel:

• Travel to other project sites in different states may be required to assist with new project start-ups.
• Travel will be for a 28-day periods.

Education or Skills:

• 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 a full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k).;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

What is an Aerial Lineman?

An aerial lineman is responsible for constructing strand infrastructure and securing fiber optic cables to it. Essentially, they’re the people climbing up utility poles up to twenty-five feet in the air and hanging cable bundles over them.