Aerial Lineman, Utility Construction (30376)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely drive, operate, and maintain bucket truck.
• Maintain tool, material, and required safety gear inventory.
• Plan and initiate projects.
• Maintain thorough compliance with all federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Maintain and repair overhead fiber optic facilities.
• Install new hardware, strand, fiber optic cable, and Multi Service Terminals on existing utility poles.
• Install and maintain anchors, down guys, overhead guys, etc.
• Provide technical skills necessary for precise and timely operation and maintenance of FTTP deployments with an emphasis on quality.
• Keep abreast of all changes affecting any records, reports, and related information affecting this position.
• Set a good example by always following and teaching safe practices.
• Present a positive and professional image for CEC, serving as the initial public face of the company.
• Must be a team player and problem solver who can facilitate teamwork between different aspects of construction, while maintaining high morale and meeting production goals.
• Constructing strand infrastructure and securing fiber optic cable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience.
• Proficient with all phases of line construction.
• Compliant with proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices.
• A valid Drivers License.
• OSHA 10CDL Class A drivers license is desired but not required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Understanding of basic and/or advanced Fiber Installation principles.
• Assumes full responsibility for completed work, perform routine line work without close supervision, completing work with quality and timeliness.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications.
• Ability to operate efficiently a bucket truck, and other equipment required to complete routine aerial construction.
• Adequate time management skills.
• Will be operating DOT registered vehicles.
• Must be in compliance with DOT regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Sit for long periods of time while driving.
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly move about on the feet.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.