Aerial Lineman - Fiber/CATV/HFC

Fiber Network Services•Beckley, WV

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor providing fiber-optic and cable network services. The company serves communications providers across several states and Washington, D.C., maintaining high-speed connectivity through fiber-optic and coaxial systems. It is hiring an experienced in-house Aerial Lineman to join its Beckley, West Virginia team and work on HFC and broadband projects, including BAU, spans, relocations, Hyperbuild, Newbuild, and Metro-E projects. The position reports to Project Management. The role involves aerial fiber and coax construction, working at heights using climbing gear, ladders, and bucket trucks as needed. The employee contributes to safe, coordinated work in public rights-of-way and produces project documentation and daily production reports. The job requires occasional on-call availability for after-hours emergency work.

Requirements

Knowledge of HFC design.
Aerial fiber or coax construction experience.
Ability to read and understand technical instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team environment.
Ability to be on call occasionally for after-hours emergency work.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass a drug screening.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to lift 25 pounds or more.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

Read HFC maps and prints to understand project scope.
Climb poles using gaffs, ladders, and bucket trucks to perform required work.
Maintain visual and vocal contact with crew members and nearby people, vehicles, and objects to coordinate safe movement.
Recognize and enforce safe working environments in public rights-of-way, including worksite traffic-control best practices.
Produce accurate post-construction as-built mark-up maps, typically using red-lined PDF files.
Provide daily production reports by email, Excel, or other tracking methods.
Maintain aerial specifications when placing overhead lines.