Sr. Operator/Lineman

Shenandoah Telecommunications•Winchester, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with a small construction team to install, repair, or replace overhead and underground communication lines. Knowledge and physical ability to place, construct, maintain, or remove outside plant facilities. Implements and carries out instructions from foreperson or supervisor. Must be able to work aloft by means of bucket truck, ladders or climbing utility poles. Ability to cross-train others on equipment operation, pole climbing, and safety procedures. Establishes a safe working area by observing company safety procedures at all times. Knowledge of damage prevention and hand dig best practices. Operates and assists with the maintenance of construction equipment. Ability to read complex work site drawings and assemble materials required to complete work tasks. Work overtime, after-hours, weekends, holidays and available for emergency call outs as needed. Observes all company safety procedures at all times. Inspects work to determine and ensure compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma is required for the role.
3 years of Construction experience is Required.
3 years of Telecommunications experience is Required.
The ability to safely work and communicate with construction team members.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Work Zone Traffic Certification.
Working aloft and confined space training.

Nice To Haves

Associate's/Technical Degree - two years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, or replace overhead and underground communication lines.
Place, construct, maintain, or remove outside plant facilities.
Implement and carry out instructions from foreperson or supervisor.
Work aloft by means of bucket truck, ladders or climbing utility poles.
Cross-train others on equipment operation, pole climbing, and safety procedures.
Establish a safe working area by observing company safety procedures at all times.
Utilize knowledge of damage prevention and hand dig best practices.
Operate and assist with the maintenance of construction equipment.
Read complex work site drawings and assemble materials required to complete work tasks.
Work overtime, after-hours, weekends, holidays and be available for emergency call outs as needed.
Inspect work to determine and ensure compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.