Aerial Lineman/Splicer

NextEdge•Nashville, TN

50d

About The Position

Aerial lineman responsible for completing assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner by specified deadlines while safely operating appropriate equipment to achieve results as dictated by the scope of work and customer expectations while maintaining a high quality of work.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in cable TV field operations including cable/fiber construction practices and technical knowledge for activation and repair of plant preferred.
Prior experience climbing utility poles is highly preferred.
Comfort and proficiency working at heights, including from a bucket truck and on utility poles, is essential for success in this role.
This is a DOT regulated position and it requires a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to be obtained every year during employment and a DOT Physical every 1-2 years.
Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to create positive representation to customers and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience climbing utility poles is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Installation of aerial cable and fiber to customer specifications including splicing and activation.
Complete various maintenance and new construction tasks such as risers, down guy, overhead guy, strand and hardware, anchor installation, pole transfers, tree trimming, wreck out, vertical bonds, snowshoe installation.
Complete as built maps to customer specifications.
Some underground hand digging, setting pedestals, and pulling cable will be required.
Work alongside, train and delegate duties to ground hand.
Operate and daily inspection of aerial bucket trucks and ladder.
Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.
Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.
Perform night splicing and activation when needed.
Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.
Other duties as assigned.