Lead Aerial Lineman

Join a well established, rapidly growing company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs!

At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a rich benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401(k) program with a generous employer match, and bonus opportunities.

The Lead Aerial Lineman is responsible for directing their crew in the safe and efficient operations of installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber lines and systems, including drops. The Lead Aerial Lineman is proficient in the operation of running fiber cables and lines from mainline fiber sources to homes and businesses, in coordinating employee reviews and new hire processes, and in acting as the primary contact and supervisor for leads, supervisors, and foremen working in the field.

• Familiarity with materials, equipment, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground utilities
• Operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
• Regularly operate bucket truck
• Pole transfers and aerial construction
• Set poles and place anchors
• Installing various types of fiber cables and wires
• Making repairs to damaged fiber lines
• Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration
• Responsible for training all OSP employees on all aspects of aerial construction
• Maintain performance journals in Paylocity; create goals for each employee monthly based on the responses in their EPJ; support personnel in completing those goals
• Works with other departments as needed to ensure the department is providing necessary deliverables and collaborate on better processes or areas for improvement
• Serve as a resource for crew members to reach out to for guidance, support, etc.

• Demonstrated experience in utility construction, knowledge of fiber, telephone, and CATV OSP
• Minimum of 5 years in effective supervision of personnel and thorough understanding of industry standard safety procedures
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Class A CDL
• Must be versed in the safe operation of all aerial equipment
• GO 95 proficiency as well as NESC
• Flagging, CPR, forklift, bucket truck, and manlift certified and a current Oregon Traffic Control Supervisor certification

Conditions will be in the field and in various types of weather conditions.

Must be in excellent physical condition with the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on occasion, with good hand and finger dexterity to carry and use tools / equipment as necessary.

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.