Aerial Lineman (Local Work)
About The Position
The Aerial Lineman builds and maintains aerial telephone systems, which can include aerial and underground facilities. This is a 100% field position involving project planning and initiation, construction and upgrades, customer and utility-owner interaction, safety compliance, and the use of specialized tools and heavy equipment. The role includes training and mentoring Aerial Groundman, tree trimming or route clearing, and maintaining equipment. The employee must be able to work outdoors in all weather, be available for emergency outages, and travel away from home when needed.
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, safe and proper use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, 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 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 be available for emergency outages and to travel away from home when needed.
- Must pass pre-employment screenings.
Nice To Haves
- Class A CDL.
- At least two years of experience as an Aerial Groundman.
Responsibilities
- Plan and initiate projects.
- Interact with customers, utility owners, and governmental officials.
- Establish and comply with OSHA and customer safety requirements.
- Assist with construction of new aerial and underground services and service upgrades.
- Train and mentor Aerial Groundman.
- Perform tree trimming or route clearing.
- Use and care for specialized hand tools and required equipment.
- Operate heavy equipment such as diggers and bucket trucks.
- Maintain required equipment and tools.
- Attend mandatory safety meetings and follow company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Free Teladoc and no-cost care options.
- 401(k) with company match up to 3%.
- Competitive pay with weekly checks.
- Paid PTO and holidays.
- Bonus potential.
- Training and advancement opportunities.
- Apprenticeship opportunities.
- In-house CDL program.
- Unlimited referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
