Aerial Construction Specialist

About the role

Mediacom Communications seeks talented professionals to partner in meeting challenges and realizing our vision. We aim to be at the forefront in delivering easy-to-use, high-tech entertainment, communications, and internet products to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Aid Aerial Linemen by preparing materials, tools, and equipment for overhead line work.
• Act as a spotter for Aerial Linemen to ensure safety.
• Support by pulling and feeding cables, attaching hardware, and securing work areas.
• Assist with traffic control and safety flagging as needed.
• Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed.
• Lift and carry loads up to 75lbs (including line ladder); Work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces.
• Comply with all safety requirements.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, trade school training preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license; satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical.
• General level of mechanical device knowledge to include hand tools and basic equipment operation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays as needed on an emergency basis.
• Ability to travel and stay out of town when required.
• Ability to interact with customers and co-workers; ability to communicate verbally.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required, trade school training preferred. Valid Driver’s license; satisfactory driving record. Ability to pass a DOT Physical. General level of mechanical device knowledge to include hand tools and basic equipment operation. Ability to work evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays as needed on an emergency basis. Ability to travel and stay out of town when required. Ability to interact with customers and co-workers; ability to communicate verbally. Good written and oral communication skills. Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools.

Skills

Knowledge of various computer, tablet and smartphone operations for receiving work electronically. Knowledge and awareness of safety policies for protecting yourself, your team and the public at all times. Function in various weather conditions within safety constraints.

Benefits

Along with that rewarding feeling, you’ll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You'll find all sorts of advantages to joining the Mediacom team including:

• Company provided vehicle and gas card!
• Paid on the job training and opportunity to promote quickly!
• Company provided tools, tablet, and phone!
• Health, vision, and dental insurance!
• Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off!
• 401K with generous company match!
• Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available.
• In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided!
• Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees!
• Company provided uniforms and boots!
• Employee Wellness Program!

Pay

The salary range for this position is $19.00 - $21.50 an hour.

Schedule

Ability to work evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays as needed on an emergency basis.