Aerial Lineman

About this Role

Fiber Tel is looking for an Aerial Lineman for our Albuquerque, NM location.

A successful Aerial Lineman candidate must have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions.

Pay: $20-28/hr pay is based on experience.

Responsibilities:

All phases of telecommunication construction include but are not limited to: loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment.

• Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable
• Safely use hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more.
• Safely operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more.
• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
• Flagging traffic when required
• Understanding of separation and clearance regulations
• Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Possess a valid driver's license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.
• A good driving record is required.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet.
• Able to lift/carry 50lbs regularly and up to 100lbs as needed with or without assistance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
• Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction).
• Ability to travel.

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings.

This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be…