Aerial Construction Linemen - Fiber/CATV/HFC

Fiber Network Services•Salem, VA

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems. FNS is looking to hire experienced In-house Aerial Construction Crew members to work with our Salem, VA . team. You'll join an existing team working many types of HFC/Broadband projects to include, BAU, spans, relos, Hyperbuild, Newbuild, Metro-E, etc. You will report to Project Management.

Requirements

Knowledge of HFC design
Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
Ability to be at work every day at 7am
Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after-hours emergency work
Possession of a valid Driver's license
Ability to pass a drug screening
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to speak fluent English
Ability to read and understand technical instruction
Able to lift up to 25 pounds or more
High School Diploma or G.E.D
ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL

Responsibilities

Aerial Fiber / Coax construction experience
Ability to read HFC maps / prints to understand project scope
Ability to Climb poles, utilizing Gaffs, Ladder and a Bucket Truck to perform work where required
Maintain visual and vocal contact with other crew members as well as all moving or stationary people, vehicles, and objects in order to guarantee safe movement coordination.
Ability to recognize and enforce Safe working environments in Public Right-of-Way environments to include worksite traffic-control best practices.
Able to produce accurate post-construction as-built mark-up maps. Typically, through red-lined PDF files.
Ability to provide daily production reports via email/excel or additional tracking methods.
Maintaining aerial specifications when placing overhead lines
Must be able to demonstrate ability to follow directions, produce quality work, maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all Federal, State, and Company regulations and policies