Aerial Telecommunication Lineman

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

About The Position

Lecom Utility Contractors is seeking an Aerial Telecommunication Lineman to join its growing team. The role performs outside-plant telecommunications construction and maintenance, including placing and connecting copper and fiber cable, completing aerial work, and carrying out construction tasks. The employee must follow strict safety and quality standards, including applicable OSHA procedures, and maintain a professional approach when working on customer property. The position also involves reporting project progress and material or equipment needs to the Foreman, interpreting field prints, and taking responsibility for vehicles and equipment under the employee’s control.

Requirements

Ability to climb poles and work from aerial buckets.
Experience in fiber outside-plant construction or related work, including placement of copper and fiber telecommunications cable.
Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans, and specifications.
Ability to travel for projects.
Experience operating heavy equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Connect, rearrange, repair, and maintain outside cable to provide and maintain service.
Place aerial or buried copper and fiber cable.
Work efficiently from a bucket truck.
Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
Perform aerial work such as new cable installations, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, and lashing.
Perform construction work, including 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.
Ensure installation work meets quality standards and follow safety procedures, work practices, and OSHA requirements.
Restore work areas to project requirements.
Interpret field prints to determine required work and identify potential issues before and during the work.
Report project progress and upcoming material and equipment needs to the Foreman to help avoid delays.
Work on and around customer property while following company policies and maintaining professionalism toward customers and their property.
Take direct responsibility for vehicles and equipment under their control.