Aerial Lineman (Local Work)

PUSH, Inc.•Menomonie, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Lineman builds and maintains aerial telephone systems, which may include aerial and underground facilities. The role involves field work constructing and upgrading services, coordinating with customers, utility owners, and government officials, and following OSHA, customer, company, manufacturer, and industry safety requirements. The position is 100% field-based and requires working outdoors in all types of weather, being available for emergency outages, and traveling away from home when needed. The Aerial Lineman also trains and mentors Aerial Groundman, may perform tree trimming or route clearing, and uses and maintains specialized hand tools and equipment. The role includes operating heavy equipment such as diggers and bucket trucks. PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and has provided telecom infrastructure for more than 50 years.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience as an Aerial Groundman is preferred.
Thorough understanding of aerial utility installation, safety regulations, and work methods associated with aerial line work.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
Demonstrated field experience working with Aerial crews.
Thorough knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, and the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance.
Familiarity with aerial safety codes, practices, and work methods associated with aerial line work.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement.
Ability to maintain required equipment and tools.
Class A CDL is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL.
Two years’ experience as an Aerial Groundman.

Responsibilities

Plan and initiate projects.
Interact with customers, utility owners, and governmental officials.
Establish and conform to OSHA and customer safety requirements.
Assist in constructing new aerial and underground services and service upgrades.
Train and mentor Aerial Groundman.
Perform tree trimming or route clearing.
Use and care for specialized hand tools and required equipment.
Operate heavy equipment such as diggers and bucket trucks.
Maintain required equipment and tools.
Attend mandatory safety meetings and follow company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and standards.
Be available for emergency outages and travel away from home when needed.