Aerial Crew Groundman

Hyper Networks, LLC.•Coweta, OK

5d•$23 - $28

About The Position

The Aerial Crew Groundman provides ground support for aerial linemen installing telecommunications networks at residential and/or commercial addresses. The role involves installing ground rods and anchors, handling materials such as fiber optic cable reels, and using power tools and hand tools. Duties may include digging, drilling concrete, working with EMT, PVC, and microduct pipe, and installing connectors and attachments in accordance with NEC and local building codes. The Groundman must follow safety and traffic control regulations, use required personal protective equipment, and maintain a safe work environment. The position may involve learning to maneuver large vehicles with limited visibility. Other duties may be assigned. This position requires working outdoors in varied weather and potentially in confined spaces or at elevations exceeding 18 feet. Physical activities include frequently bending, squatting, kneeling, and standing, as well as lifting or pulling objects weighing over 70 pounds several times a day. Long and unpredictable hours, including nights and weekends, may be required. The employee must observe manufacturer weight limits when using weight-bearing equipment or working aloft.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to climb and work at elevations exceeding 18 feet, such as from ladders, poles, or lift trucks.
Ability to work in confined spaces, such as attics, crawl spaces, and utility holes.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activities, including lifting and/or pulling objects weighing over 70 pounds several times a day.
Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions, including extreme cold and/or heat and inclement weather.
When working aloft, combined employee and tool weight must not exceed the manufacturer's 280-pound weight limit.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate clearly, straightforwardly, and professionally.
Sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and stand frequently.
Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment, such as safety harnesses and ladders, within equipment maximum weight limitations.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, work in a dynamic and fluid environment, and effectively cope with change.
Ability to pass pre-employment motor vehicle, drug, and background screenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with aerial drops.

Responsibilities

Use equipment to install ground rods and anchors.
Handle materials such as fiber optic cable reels.
Use power tools and hand tools.
Occasionally dig holes.
Follow safety and traffic control regulations in accordance with DOT guidelines.
Maintain a safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
Learn to maneuver large vehicles with limited visibility safely.
Use necessary personal protective equipment and work safely at all times.
Drill concrete; hammer and saw EMT, PVC, and microduct pipe; and install connectors and attachments as needed in accordance with NEC and local building codes.
Perform other duties as assigned.