Lineman II Telecom

Vci Construction • San Marcos, CA

97d • $24 - $30

About The Position

At VCI Construction, LLC as a Lineman II Telecom, you'll perform aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors. The Aerial Lineman will be responsible for repairing and maintaining major cable systems and structures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and governmental orders. This role requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and involves physical demands such as climbing poles and lifting heavy equipment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
• Must have 2-5 years recent experience in telecom line construction work.
• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
• Ability to identify differences in wire and cable colors.
• Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
• Ability to apply mathematics calculations for drilling and pole sizing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at high elevations.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in a sequence of the task.
• Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
• Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
• Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
• Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground or building wire, cable associated equipment, and hardware.
• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
• Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
• Completes daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors