OSP Fiber - Aerial Crewman

NextLink•Springtown, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Fiber Aerial Crewman installs, maintains, and repairs fiber optic cables mounted overhead on aerial utility poles, helping ensure the network is correctly installed and functioning effectively. The role may require operating a bucket truck and cable trailer to transport and install fiber optic cables, while following safety protocols and guidelines for working at heights and using specialized equipment. The crewman works outdoors in all weather conditions and may work scheduled or unscheduled days, beyond regular hours, and during holidays or planned events as needed. The position includes trenching and installing PVC conduit, moving dirt and gravel, maintaining clean worksites, inspecting and maintaining fiber optic cables, and caring for company vehicles, trailers, tools, equipment, and supplies. The role requires substantial travel, teamwork, and the ability to take direction from an onsite Foreman or Supervisor. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience with fiber tools.
Ability to run and safely operate a bucket truck.
Ability to safely use equipment and pull a trailer.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Commitment to safety and maintaining a safe work environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-change environment.
Must pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.
Proven track record of punctuality.
Valid driver’s license with a safe and acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
Ability to reach, push, pull, hold, grasp, and perform fine manipulation tasks on cable.
Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing, crouching, balancing, kneeling, and stooping; remain stationary for 8–10 hours a day; frequently move, transport, and position objects weighing 50 pounds or more; and ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, and poles.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a bucket truck to complete maintenance assignments and support fiber installation work.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair aerial fiber optic cables to ensure they function correctly.
Safely pull a trailer and use equipment in accordance with company, industry, and regulatory standards.
Work with a team to complete the full job scope within the scheduled timeframe, while also being able to work independently.
Trench and install PVC conduit; shovel and rake dirt and gravel.
Maintain daily worksite cleanliness and restore job sites to their original starting conditions.
Take direction from the onsite Foreman or Supervisor.
Be responsible for company-provided vehicles, trailers, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Communicate in person and by telephone, including at unusual hours when required.
Work scheduled and unscheduled days and beyond regular hours as required, including holidays or planned events when needed.
Prioritize and organize work effectively and use critical thinking in potentially high-stress situations.
Maintain a clean and presentable company vehicle.