Aerial Lineman (Local Work)

Push Inc•New Auburn, 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 working outdoors in all types of weather, traveling away from home when needed, and being available for emergency outages. The Aerial Lineman helps plan and initiate projects, works with customers, utility owners, and government officials, and follows OSHA, customer, company, manufacturer, and industry safety requirements. The role also includes assisting with new construction and service upgrades, training Aerial Groundmen, clearing routes, maintaining and using specialized tools and equipment, and operating heavy equipment such as digger and bucket trucks.

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.
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.
Must be able 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 to perform skilled movements.
Ability to 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 Groundmen.
Perform tree trimming or route clearing.
Use and care for specialized hand tools and required equipment.
Operate heavy equipment such as digger 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.