Lead Aerial Telecom Lineman - Fiber & Copper

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ITG Communications is hiring for Aerial Telecom Lineman in Flowood, MS

Responsible for performing skilled aerial telecommunications construction and maintenance work for fiber and copper network infrastructure. This role ensures safe and efficient installation of aerial telecom facilities while adhering to company standards, client specifications, and industry safety requirements.
The Aerial Telecom Lineman serves as the lead technician on aerial construction sites, directing groundmen and crew members while maintaining responsibility for work quality, productivity, and crew safety.

• Perform aerial telecommunications construction activities including pole climbing, strand placement, cable placement, and lashing of fiber or copper cables according to project specifications and safety protocols.
• Leadanddirect groundmenand crew members in supporting aerial construction activities.
• Interpretandfollowtelecommunicationsconstructionplans,design maps,andfiberroutedocumentation.
• Install aerial telecommunications infrastructure including messenger strand, fiber optic cable, copper cable,anchors, hardware, and related components.
• Operatebuckettrucks,utility vehicles,andspecializedaerialconstructionequipment suchastensioners,cable pullers,andlashers.
• Ensure installation practices comply with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), company standards, andclientspecificationsfortelecommunicationsinfrastructure.
• Identify and resolve field construction challenges including clearance issues, pole loading concerns, and route adjustments.
• Perform quality checks on completed aerial construction work to ensure compliance with engineering designsandclientrequirements.
• Documentworkprogress,material usage,andfieldconditionsforreportingandprojecttracking.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety policies including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, and workzonesafety procedures.
• Set up and maintain proper traffic control and work zone safety measures in accordance withapplicablesafetyguidelines.
• Train and mentor groundmen and junior crew members on proper aerial telecom construction techniques andsafety procedures.

• Safetycomplianceandincidentrates
• QualityofinstallationasmeasuredbyQCinspections
• Adherencetospecificationsanddesignrequirements
• Documentation accuracy and completeness
• First Time Right rates
• Leadershipeffectivenesswithcrewmembers

• Telecommunicationsorlinemantechnicaltrainingpreferred
• Valid drivers’licenceforthespecifiedvehicle(s)

• Experienceinstallingfiberopticorcoppertelecommunications cable
• Demonstratedexpertiseinpoleclimbingandaerialconstruction techniques

• KnowledgeofNESCsafetyrequirementsapplicabletotelecom
  aerial construction
• Understandingoftelecommunications networkinfrastructureand aerial installation practices
• Familiarity withaerialconstructionequipment,cablelashingequipment,andbuckettruckoperations
• Knowledgeofrigging,lifting techniques, andpolelinehardwareinstallation
• Experience implementingtrafficcontrolandworkzonesafetyprocedures

• Technical expertise inaerial telecommunications construction and working atheightsinvarious weather conditions
• Strongleadershipandcommunicationskillstoeffectivelyguidefield crews
• Problem-solvingabilitieswithstrongcommitmenttosafety,quality,and productivity

• Abilitytostand,walk,and sit
• Abilitytoreachwithhandsandarms
• Abilitytoclimbpolesandworkatheights
• Abilitytomaintainallsafetyexpectations
• Comfortableworkingatheightsforextendedperiods

This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee has responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. The employee must be able to perform all duties in accordance with safety regulations, company policies, and client requirements.

This includes butisnotlimitedto:

• Followingallrequiredsafetyprotocolsandprocedures
• Using appropriate…