Aerial Lineman (Local Work)

Push Inc•Town of Winter, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Lineman builds and maintains aerial telephone systems, which may include aerial and underground facilities. The role supports construction of new services and service upgrades, follows OSHA, customer, company, manufacturer, and industry safety requirements, and works in the field. The Aerial Lineman may plan and initiate projects, interact with customers, utility owners, and governmental officials, and train and mentor Aerial Groundman. Duties also include tree trimming or route clearing, caring for specialized hand tools and required equipment, and operating heavy equipment such as digger and bucket trucks. The position requires outdoor work in all types of weather, availability for emergency outages, and travel away from home when needed.

Requirements

A 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 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 work outdoors in all types of weather and perform physical activities including walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs to perform skilled movements.
Ability to be available for emergency outages and travel away from home when needed.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL 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 Groundman.
Trim trees or clear routes.
Use and care for specialized hand tools and required equipment.
Operate heavy equipment such as a digger and bucket truck.
Maintain required equipment and tools.
Attend mandatory safety meetings and abide by company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and standards.