Aerial Lineman (Local Work)

PUSH, Inc.•Chetek, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Lineman builds and maintains aerial telephone systems, which may include aerial and underground facilities. This field-based role supports construction of new services and upgrades, project planning, safety compliance, and coordination with customers, utility owners, and governmental officials. The position also includes training and mentoring Aerial Groundmen, tree trimming or route clearing, and operating specialized tools and heavy equipment such as diggers and bucket trucks. The role requires outdoor work in all types of weather, availability for emergency outages, and travel away from home when needed. The employee must follow company, manufacturer, customer, OSHA, and industry safety procedures and standards.

Requirements

A minimum of 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 and proper use of line-construction and maintenance tools and equipment, aerial safety codes and 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 maintain required equipment and tools.
Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and perform physical activities including walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting as needed.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movements.
Ability to be available for emergency outages and travel away from home when needed.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience as an Aerial Groundman is preferred.

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 Groundmen.
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 applicable safety procedures and standards.