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

Heartland Tower Solutions•Kokomo, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Solutions, a Fibercom division of Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC, is hiring an Aerial Telecommunication Lineman to lead an aerial crew and perform fiber and copper telecommunications construction and service work. The employee is expected to understand the scope of work, meet or exceed client, industry, and company standards, and work with little to no supervision. Duties include tracking production, marking up prints, planning equipment and material needs, and occasionally standing in as Foreman. Travel is required; hotel accommodations and a daily per diem allowance are provided. The company describes this as a long-term career-growth opportunity with an educational pathway for advancement and competitive pay tied to knowledge-based assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in fiber outside plant construction or related work, including placement of copper and fiber telecommunications cable.
Ability to climb poles and work from aerial buckets.
Experience with pole setting, pole removal, and low-voltage transfers.
Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans, and specifications.
Ability and willingness to travel for projects.
Experience operating heavy equipment.
Extreme attention to detail.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to multitask and use time-management, planning, organizational, and job-prioritization skills.
Ability to use technical documentation and literature effectively.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team environment.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Basic mathematical skills.
Class A CDL, or a CDL permit before starting employment, with a requirement to obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire.
Valid unrestricted driver's license and ability to be insured by Heartland Solutions' insurance provider.
Must be local to the area or willing to relocate.
Willingness to work long hours, weekends, overtime, and a non-structured schedule.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including occasional standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequent use of hands and fingers; and required vision abilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous Groundman or Lineman training and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the aerial crew and set an example for other employees.
Comply with company standards, policies, and procedures while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
Set and remove poles using a digger derrick truck or other means.
Connect, rearrange, repair, and maintain outside cable to provide and maintain service.
Place aerial or buried copper and fiber cable, and work efficiently from a bucket truck.
Climb and work from poles; connect wires and cables to terminals; and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
Perform aerial construction tasks, including new cable installations, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, and lashing.
Perform construction work such as digging holes and placing cable, air pipe, and inner duct in conduit systems and open excavations.
Climb utility poles or use an aerial lift truck to place cables according to system design.
Complete installation work to quality requirements and follow applicable safety standards, procedures, and work practices, including OSHA requirements.
Restore work areas to project requirements.
Read field prints to determine required work and identify potential issues before and during work.
Report project progress to the Foreman and communicate upcoming material and equipment needs to avoid delays.
Work on and around customer property in accordance with company policies and maintain professionalism toward customers and their property.
Track production, mark up prints, and plan equipment and material needs.
Temporarily stand in as Foreman when required.
Remain directly responsible for vehicles and equipment under the employee's control.
Perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions as requested by upper management.