Aerial Maintenance Technician - Phelan, CA

Race Communications•Phelan, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Maintenance Technician is a primary responder for aerial access and support activities related to the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and restoration of aerial fiber optic network infrastructure. This role provides critical field support to fiber splicers and network maintenance personnel by operating and positioning bucket trucks, boom equipment, ladders, and other aerial access tools required to safely reach elevated network facilities. The technician assists with inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, outage response, and restoration efforts throughout the outside plant (OSP) network, ensuring crews have safe and efficient access to aerial infrastructure. This position requires a working knowledge of aerial fiber optic systems, utility pole infrastructure, aerial access procedures, and safe work practices, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in time-sensitive environments. Participation in overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays and overnight travel, is expected to support maintenance activities, outage response, emergency restoration efforts, and network continuity. A commitment to safety, teamwork, quality workmanship, and accurate documentation is essential to success in this role.

Requirements

Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
Minimum of 18 years of age
A valid California driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in aerial telecommunications construction, maintenance, or fiber optic network operations required
Prior experience in the telecommunications industry required
Experience working with aerial fiber optic cable systems, including cable placement, maintenance, repair, and restoration activities required
Ability to safely operate bucket trucks, ladders, and other aerial access equipment required
Working knowledge of fiber optic network infrastructure and basic fiber handling practices required
Experience identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving aerial network faults and infrastructure issues required
Familiarity with utility pole attachments, strand, anchors, guying, aerial hardware, and outside plant (OSP) construction practices required
The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
Ability to read and interpret network prints, construction drawings, and maintenance documentation preferred
OSHA 10 certification preferred; training will be provided if needed
Experience working in emergency restoration and outage response environments preferred
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and travel overnight as needed to support emergency response, outage restoration, and urgent maintenance for 24/7 operations
Proficiency in Spanish Language desirable
Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of aerial fiber optic network infrastructure, working collaboratively to identify defects, resolve network issues, and restore service efficiency
Utilize bucket trucks, ladders, climbing equipment, and other aerial access tools to safely access and maintain elevated network facilities
Respond to damaged plant conditions caused by weather, accidents, construction activities, or equipment failures
Assist with aerial cable replacements, emergency restorations, fiber cut repairs, and network recovery efforts to minimize service interruptions
Read and interpret network maps, construction prints, maintenance records, and fiber route documentation to accurately locate and resolve network issues
Prepare fiber cables, splice locations, and work areas for restoration activities and support splicing personnel as needed
Conduct visual inspections of aerial facilities to identify potential maintenance concerns and ensure network integrity
Respond to scheduled and unscheduled outages, including after-hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency restoration events as required
Be available for emergency response, overtime work, and overnight travel when necessary
Work under time-sensitive conditions to restore service safely and efficiently
Coordinate with Maintenance Splice Technicians, OSP, NOC, Engineering, and Construction teams to prioritize and resolve outages
Ensure all maintenance and repair activities meet company standards, engineering specifications, and safety requirements
Verify proper installation and condition of aerial cable, hardware, attachments, and restoration work following repairs
Perform post-repair inspections to confirm network reliability and service continuity
Maintain proper cable routing, slack storage, hardware installation, and overall aerial plant organization
Document maintenance, inspection, outage, and restoration activities accurately and completely
Update maps, prints, and system records to reflect repairs and infrastructure changes
Complete required reports, time tracking, vehicle inspections, and production documentation accurately and on time
Capture site photos and maintain clear records of work performed, damage assessments, and completed repairs
Climbs poles up to 40 feet and operates in bucket trucks with 32’ plus ladders
Manages deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways
Adheres to and operates within the weight capacity limits specified by manufacturers for equipment and machinery: Bucket Truck: 350-pound manufacturers maximum load capacity, Ladders: 300-pound manufacturers maximum load capacity
Maintains vehicle/equipment pre-op/post-op to be prepared to perform required duties
Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors including businesses and/or residents depending on the nature of the job
Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines outlined in the Race employee handbook and job description to promote a safe work environment
Additional duties as required.