Aerial Fiber Technician II - Grantsville, MD

Pillar Innovations•Grantsville, MD

2d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can work outdoors, solve problems, and be part of a team that keeps communities connected? As an Aerial Construction Technician II – Fiber Optics, you’ll play a vital role in building and maintaining fiber optic networks by installing, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead fiber lines. This dynamic and physically engaging position involves pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines, as well as performing pole transfers, strand building, lashing, make-readies, and mounting equipment. You’ll work in both communication and power spaces, gaining valuable experience in a growing industry. If you enjoy working with your hands, aren’t afraid of heights or confined spaces, and want to be part of a supportive team, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with room for advancement. Join us and help power the connections that keep businesses and communities running!

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred
Mastery of Aerial Construction Technician I Job Duties
Safely perform work in communication spaces
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
Participate in training for pole climbing
Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)
Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab
Record and report the sequential footmarks by the operator or groundman
Responsible for framing poles
Pull cable, strand, fiber, and lash, for extended periods of time
Provide framing and attachment hardware for the operator, jack-down guys, pull lasher
Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
Monitor basic gauges to determine tension and pressure on the cable lines
Attend the reel to ensure uniform deployment of strand and fiber optic cable
Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment
Assist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, inventory, etc.
Learn to recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards such as missing and or degraded parts and hardware
Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and confined spaces

Nice To Haves

Proficient in the use of the following equipment: ladders, bucket trucks, man lifts, cable pullers and reel stands preferred
Experience operating small equipment experience (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
Flagger Certification

Responsibilities

Safely perform work in communication spaces
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
Participate in work requiring pole climbing
Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab
Record and report the sequential footmarks by the operator or groundman
Responsible for framing poles
Pull cable, strand, fiber, and lash, for extended periods of time
Provide framing and attachment hardware for the operator, jack-down guys, pull lashes

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances