Aerial Telecom Lineman - Fiber (Heartland Solutions - Gas City, IN)

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies•Muncie, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC is Hiring! Safety-Quality-Efficiency -- Keys to this long-term opportunity for career growth and great benefits. Heartland Solutions, a Fibercom division of Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC, is a Midwest leader in the construction, and service of fiber facilities, is growing! We are investing in our personnel with an educational pathway for career advancement. We believe in establishing competitive pay tied directly to knowledge-based level assessment, a clear path to advancement, and empowering its staff for success in a highly competitive & ever-growing industry. Travel is required. Hotel accommodations, and a daily per diem allowance are provided by Heartland Tower Solutions.

Requirements

Able to climb poles and work from aerial buckets
Experience in Fiber outside plant construction or related experience, which includes experience in the placement of telecommunication cable (copper and fiber)
Experience in pole setting, pole removal and low voltage transfers
Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
Ability to travel for projects
Experience operating heavy equipment
Must possess extreme attention to detail
Able to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions
Must be team oriented
Must be able to effectively multi-task
Must have time management, planning, organizational and job prioritizing skills.
Ability to effectively utilize technical documentation and literature
Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work in a team atmosphere
Must obtain an independent work style and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Must have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
High school diploma or GED required
Must have basic mathematical skills
Must have Class A CDL, (or CDL permit required before starting employment, and must obtain CDL within 90 days of hire)
Must be local or willing to relocate to this area
Must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver’s License and be insurable by Heartland Solutions’ insurance provider

Nice To Haves

Previous Groundman/Lineman training & experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the mission and standards of Heartland Tower Solutions
Comply with all company standards, policies and procedures
Lead others by example
Set & remove poles with digger derrick truck and other means
Connects, rearranges, repairs and maintains outside cable to supply and maintain good service
Place aerial/buried Fiber cable (copper and fiber)
Work efficiently from a bucket truck
Efficiently climb & work from poles
Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles
Perform aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design
Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to OSHA
Restore area to project requirements
Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed as well as point out potential issues before and during work
Report project progress to the Foreman and relate the needs for the days to come avoiding delays of work due to lack of materials and equipment
Work in, on and around customer property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment in their control
The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by upper management of the company (subject to all applicable federal and state laws)