Aerial Lineman (Local Work)

Push Inc•Mondovi, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Lineman builds and maintains aerial telephone systems, which may include aerial and underground facilities. 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. This is a 100% field position. The role involves planning and initiating projects, coordinating with customers, utility owners, and government officials, and following OSHA, customer, company, manufacturer, and industry safety requirements. The Aerial Lineman assists with construction and upgrades to aerial and underground services, trains and mentors Aerial Groundmen, clears routes or trims trees, and uses specialized tools and equipment, including operating diggers and bucket trucks. The position requires outdoor work in all weather, physical activity including walking, bending, lifting, and carrying, availability for emergency outages, and travel away from home when needed.

Requirements

At least two years of 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.
Demonstrated field experience working with aerial crews.
Thorough knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, safe use of line-construction and maintenance tools and equipment, aerial safety codes and practices, and aerial line-work methods.
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 pass pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred.
Two years or more of experience as an Aerial Groundman preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and initiate projects.
Interact with customers, utility owners, and governmental officials.
Establish and follow OSHA and customer safety requirements.
Assist with constructing new aerial and underground services and upgrading existing services.
Train and mentor Aerial Groundmen.
Trim trees or clear routes.
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 abide by company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and standards.