Aerial Lineman (Local Work)

PUSH, Inc.•Wausau, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Lineman builds and maintains aerial telephone systems, which can include aerial and underground facilities. PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and has provided telecommunications infrastructure for more than 50 years. This is a 100% field position. The role involves working outdoors in all types of weather, being available for emergency outages, and traveling away from home when needed. The Aerial Lineman plans and initiates projects, works with customers, utility owners, and government officials, and follows OSHA and customer safety requirements. The position also assists with constructing and upgrading aerial and underground services, trains and mentors Aerial Groundmen, clears routes or trims trees, and uses specialized tools and heavy equipment.

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, proper and 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.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and perform the physical movements needed for the job, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, and coordinating eyes, hands, feet, and limbs for skilled movement.
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 with construction of new aerial and underground services and service upgrades.
Train and mentor Aerial Groundmen.
Trim trees or clear routes.
Use and care for specialized hand tools and required equipment.
Operate heavy equipment, including diggers and bucket trucks.
Maintain required equipment and tools.
Attend mandatory safety meetings and abide by company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and standards.