Aerial Lineman - Fiber/CATV/HFC

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Fishersville, VA

13h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor providing fiber optic and cable network services. The company is seeking an experienced in-house Aerial Lineman to join its Fishersville, Virginia team. The role supports HFC/broadband projects, including BAU, spans, relocations, Hyperbuild, Newbuild, and Metro-E work. The position reports to Project Management. The Aerial Lineman performs aerial fiber and coax construction and maintenance, reads HFC maps and prints, climbs poles using the required equipment, coordinates safely with crew members and nearby people and vehicles, follows public right-of-way traffic-control practices, maintains aerial specifications, documents completed work with as-built markups, and submits daily production reports. The role may occasionally require on-call availability for after-hours emergency work.

Requirements

Knowledge of HFC design.
Experience in aerial fiber and coax construction.
Ability to read and understand technical instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team environment.
Ability to occasionally be on call for after-hours emergency work.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass a drug screening.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds or more.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

Read HFC maps and prints to understand project scope.
Climb poles using gaffs, ladders, and bucket trucks as required to perform work.
Maintain visual and vocal contact with crew members and with moving or stationary people, vehicles, and objects to coordinate movement safely.
Recognize and enforce safe working environments in public right-of-way areas, including worksite traffic-control best practices.
Produce accurate post-construction as-built markup maps, typically using red-lined PDF files.
Provide daily production reports by email, Excel, or other tracking methods.
Maintain aerial specifications when placing overhead lines.