Overview:
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Duration: Permanent, Full-Time
Pay Rate: $23-$30 Per Hour DOE
TITLE: Aerial Lineman
DEPARTMENT (S): Wireline (Cable/Fiber)
DIRECT REPORTs: None
REPORTS TO: Foreman/Supervisor/Construction Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
A successful Aerial Construction Lineman shall access specific areas to install, maintain, and/or repair a customer's telecommunications equipment. At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications construction; familiarity with aerial lift devices, utility lines and poles, and the functionality of each; ability to use cable placement equipment and tools; ability to identify and troubleshoot problems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Ensures adherence to and demonstrates a sound understanding of safety best practices and regulations
- Able to build aerial plant to include running/lashing/over lashing strand, coax, and fiber cables in new and rebuild construction.
- Able to climb poles as needed
- Able to complete pole transfers
- Qualified to operate a bucket truck.
- Capable of utilizing associated tools for the above described work.
- Positively motivates crew by being a team player
- Qualified to follow safe work practices with a strong understanding of OSHA/DOT standards for construction.
- Able to work standing, at shoulder height and overhead, for extended periods of time
- Able to lift and manipulate lasher and other cable placement equipment
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Able to follow instructions and communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to operate equipment, including, but not limited to an aerial lift device, lasher, and hand tools, and understanding the functioning thereof
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to lead field teams
- Critical thinking skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Good analytical skills with the ability to plan, predict, investigate, and find solutions
- Strong work ethic, leads by example, and does what it takes to get the job done
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and with various other construction and financial software programs
- Excellent at relationship building
- Ability to communication with clarity at the frequencies required by management and customers
- Ability to travel to multiple sites as required
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Read and understand construction maps, drawings, and diagrams
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 or older
- Able to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner
- Two plus years as an aerial lineman in a capacity similar to current requirements
- Fiber construction background (aerial, splicing, underground, etc.)
- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
- High School Diploma or GED
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
- Undergraduate degree
- Lineman Training (TVPPA)
- Able to splice coax
Capable of installing power supplies
