Aerial Lineman Groundhand

JAVELIN UTILITY SERVICES INC•Springfield, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Javelin Utility Services Inc. is searching for an Aerial Lineman Groundhand to join us in our Springfield, Oregon office. As an Aerial Lineman Groundhand, you will assist the journeyman lineman and crew to install, construct, maintain and repair Telcom fiber optic and coax cables - both overhead and underground while utilizing line trucks, aerial boom, lifts, and wire pulling equipment.

Requirements

2 years of related construction experience
A valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques
Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet
Able to lift/carry 70 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. as needed with or without assistance
Ability to set up & maintain safe work areas
Must be able to climb poles or use a bucket truck to perform installation, relocation, and maintenance of aerial plants
Be able to read and understand schematics and construction prints
Manage troubleshooting problems as they arise in the field
Be able to Load and unload materials and equipment
Manage all tools and equipment
Complete occasional underground activities, such as proof and place cable/fiber in conduit
Must have excellent communication skills
Safety focused
Be able to lift and carry 70 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. as needed
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Must pass U/A Test (urinalysis)
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must have a clean driving record and a Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist the journeyman lineman and crew to install, construct, maintain and repair Telcom fiber optic and coax cables - both overhead and underground.
Utilize line trucks, aerial boom, lifts, and wire pulling equipment.
Perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction).
Set up & maintain safe work areas.
Climb poles or use a bucket truck to perform installation, relocation, and maintenance of aerial plants.
Read and understand schematics and construction prints.
Manage troubleshooting problems as they arise in the field.
Load and unload materials and equipment.
Manage all tools and equipment.
Complete occasional underground activities, such as proof and place cable/fiber in conduit.
Set up and maintain safe work environments.