Aerial Lineman/Splicer

Description

• Operate and daily inspection of aerial bucket trucks and ladder.
• Work alongside, train and delegate duties to ground hand.
• Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.
• Some underground hand digging, setting pedestals, and pulling cable will be required.
• Installation of aerial cable and fiber to customer specifications including splicing and activation.
• Complete as built maps to customer specifications.
• Perform night splicing and activation when needed.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.
• Complete various maintenance and new construction tasks such as risers, down guy, overhead guy, strand and hardware, anchor installation, pole transfers, tree trimming, wreck out, vertical bonds, snowshoe installation.

Requirements

• Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.
• This is a DOT regulated position and it requires a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to be obtained every year during employment and a DOT Physical every 1-2 years.
• 1-2 years of experience in cable TV field operations including cable/fiber construction practices and technical knowledge for activation and repair of plant preferred.
• Able to work in all non-climate-controlled environments and all-weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions
• This position is based in our Blountville, TN office and requires regular travel throughout the surrounding region.
• CDL Required
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to create positive representation to customers and co-workers.
• Comfort and proficiency working at heights, including from a bucket truck and on utility poles, is essential for success in this role.
• Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours per week and weekends and work on-call rotation.
• Prior experience climbing utility poles is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Limited travel may be required to other projects.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance