Apprentice Telecom Lineman, Burlington VT

Centerline•Burlington, VT

3d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As Centerline opens operations in Burlington, Vermont, we're creating exciting new opportunities to grow with us. We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Telecom Lineman to support our expansion and develop into a future leader in the field. If you are looking for a career, we actively promote from within. This position is based out of our new Burlington VT location.

Requirements

Proven ability to be on time daily as well as maintain good attendance.
Must possess and continue to possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Ability to make independent judgments and perform repetitive tasks.
This is an aerial position so the incumbent must be able to be comfortable working at heights, learn how to work and operate a bucket truck and climb ladders
Regular contact with co-workers and customers
Within 90 days of the start date, take and pass the OSHA-10 Certification
Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Screens
Must be able to take and pass, and continue to pass, a DOT Physical
Must demonstrate a basic understanding that travel, night, weekend, and holiday work to include on-call responsibilities, may be a requirement.
Overtime should be expected.
Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity.
Drive and operate a vehicle, and/or bucket.
Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer and/or face-to-face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier and fax machines regularly during the course of work.

Responsibilities

Ability to able to read maps (design), able to run assist wheel and figure 8 fiber
Can successfully climb poles and be productive
Build strand, lash cable and fiber and be able to handle basic pole transfers
Assemble stock I.E. snow shoes, bands
Must be able to load a lasher
Ability to be handle crew paperwork ie) production for the day and documentation
Familiar with, and understand the use of, all tools and stock
Stock truck with stock for the day’s job assignment
Check oil and do VIR before every shift
Responsible for general organization of truck and cleanliness of truck both in and out
Accountable for the advancement and training of anyone on the levels below them
Conscientious regarding the safety of him/herself at times as well as the safety of every other crew member or individual on the job site