Aerial Lineman

Broadband Telecom Services•Austin, TX

72d

About The Position

Broadband Telecom Services is a comprehensive telecommunications construction contracting company. Successful Lineman candidate must have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to pass per-employment background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test
Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
A valid, unrestricted driver's license
Knowledge of established aerial cable installation & coax splicing procedures and techniques
Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet
Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction)
Able to lift/carry 50lbs regularly and up to 100lbs as needed with or without assistance
Ability to set up & maintain safe work areas
Ability to work in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Splicing of active & passive equipment would is a plus

Responsibilities

Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable, including coax splicing
Safely use hand tools and equipment such as; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more.
Safely operate mechanized equipment such as; bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more.
Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
Flagging traffic when required
Understanding of separation and clearance regulations
Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders.
Flexibility to work in multiple locations
Ability to travel when travel is required.