Telecom Lineperson Apprentice

This position is responsible for rodding ducts and installing fiber optic line.

Responsibilities

• Remove poles and anchors.
• Detach, remove, and relocate straight line, angle and double dead-end telecommunication cable.
• Assist crew with proper cable sagging techniques.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform any other duties related to relocating over-head telecommunications.
• Perform work or operate vehicle/equipment only where training and qualification has been provided.
• Communicate all safety concerns, incidents, and near misses to Foreperson.

Requirements

• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry, must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
• Able to lift, move, and maneuver 50 pounds or more on a frequent basis.
• Identify electrical sources and different materials used in telecommunications linework.
• Work from heights or in confined spaces.
• Climb different structures and possess the tools to do the climb.
• Identify, operate, and service all required tools and equipment (e.g., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).
• Endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc.). Subject to call-out work.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, proper sagging techniques, and working around energized high voltage systems and parts.
• Knowledge of installing and removing over-head telecommunications, grounding procedures, Kellum grips, rigging, hand lines, lineman knot tying, making and using a hand line, minimum approach distance, and Temporary Traffic Control.
• Sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to use appropriate equipment and tools.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Driver License

• Must have a valid CDL driver’s license.

Pre-Screen

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Safety

• Works around hazardous equipment and near energized parts or equipment.
• Works in all temperatures and exposed to nature (e.g., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects).
• Exposed to traffic, excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws, and other equipment (proper hearing protection provided).
• Exposed to hot and cold environments, poisonous plants or reptiles, and stinging insects.

Physical Requirements

• Rare (up to 10%): stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing poles, reading, reaching, color vision, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, body twisting, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., range of motion, depth perception, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, gripping, lifting, carrying.
• Continuous (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.