Aerial Lineman (Local Work)

PUSH, Inc.•Town of Lake Holcombe, WI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Lineman builds and maintains aerial telephone systems, which may include aerial and underground facilities. This is a 100% field position with PUSH, Inc., a privately owned communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The role involves constructing and upgrading aerial and underground services, maintaining equipment, following safety requirements, and working with customers, utility owners, governmental officials, and Aerial Groundman. The position requires working outdoors in all types of weather, being available for emergency outages, and traveling away from home when needed.

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.
Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
Demonstrated field experience working with Aerial crews.
Thorough knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, 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 the described physical activities, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing 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 diggers and bucket trucks.
Maintain required equipment and tools.
Follow company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, and attend mandatory safety meetings.