Aerial Lineman

Join our Team and start your new career with the fastest growing Business Partner in the Southeast! Grid Source Inc., LLC, is looking for Telecommunication Aerial Lineman to join our fast paced and fast-growing team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Grid Source Inc., LLC is a full-service utility contractor specializing in construction for the telecommunication and broadband industries, and underground construction for the natural gas distribution industry. We understand that a company is only as good as its employees and our employees are the most important part of our company. When becoming an employee at Grid Source, LLC, you are part of a team that looks out for your best interests.

Our leadership team is passionate about mentoring and setting our employees up for success!

• Operate bucket truck following all safety and traffic regulations (after passing safety course). Assist with pole framing and placement of stands. Climb poles as required. Operate hand and power tools of all types. Assist with installation of guys and anchors.
• Read and update as-builts.
• Manage crews of technicians.
• Provide aerial crew lead assistance; assist with direction of traffic flow in accordance with DOT guidelines.

• Mentor new hires as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the industry.
• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Accelerated Communications and Construction.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility, and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
• Possess strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills while using good judgment.
• Multi‑task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co‑workers, and management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement while creating and implementing viable solutions.
• Actively follow Grid Source Inc., LLC policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required. Some college or vocational training preferred.
• NCTI, SCTE and/or other broadband certification preferred.
• Previous experience in the broadband industry required.
• Must have a working knowledge of construction, the National Electrical Code, OSHA regulations, state and local regulations and general safety standards.
• Class D license.
• 1 year’s experience working in an aerial lineman position.

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 95 lbs.
• Required to lift 32‑ft ladder.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• May be required to climb poles (with proper equipment), ladders, and other structures as necessary.
• Required to work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces, as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment year around in all weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.
• Employees may be required to work more than 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

• Must be able to pass background and drug screening.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must be able to lift 75+ lbs. continuously.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner.

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LLC is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Grid Source Inc. LLC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.