Aerial Lineman
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Telecoms Engineering
About Us
A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), Fiber Tel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.
As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth.
Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.
We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.
For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.
About this RoleFiber 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.
NLC Grads:
This is a great position for you! However, it does not come with a relocation bonus. You must be able to relocate or get to Albuquerque yourself to be considered for this position as we also have local applicants applying.
Pay: $20-28/hr. pay is based on experience.
What You'll DoResponsibilities:
- 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 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance
- Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunication 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.
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,…
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