Aerial Lineman | Telecommunications OSP Construction | Fiber Optic Infrastructure

Aerial Lineman | Telecommunications Construction | Fiber Optic Infrastructure

Location: Montebello, CA
Job Type: W2 Full-Time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), Training & Career Development
Pay: $22.00-$30.00 Per Hour Based on Experience
Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts, 5-6 Days Per Week | Overtime as Needed
Industry: Telecommunications Construction, Fiber Optic Construction, Broadband Infrastructure, OSP & Utility Construction

Turn Around Communications, Inc. (TACI) is a national telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, and digital infrastructure services provider supporting fiber optic networks, OSP construction, ISP deployments, utility construction, and mission-critical infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

We are seeking experienced Aerial Linemen to support fiber optic construction, network upgrades, maintenance, and emergency restoration projects in the Madera, California area.

The Aerial Lineman is responsible for constructing, maintaining, repairing, and restoring aerial telecommunications infrastructure. This position performs hands-on OSP construction involving fiber optic cable, strand, utility poles, anchors, guy wires, and related telecommunications infrastructure.

• Install, lash, repair, replace, and maintain aerial fiber optic and telecommunications cable.
• Perform strand replacement, pole transfers, cable replacement, down-guy and anchor installation.
• Support new fiber construction, network rebuilds, aerial-to-underground conversions, and emergency restoration.
• Read and follow construction prints, engineering drawings, utility maps, work orders, and specifications.
• Complete required production reports, as-built documentation, and project records.

• Operate bucket trucks, aerial lifts, hydraulic diggers, compressors, and cable-placement equipment.
• Climb utility poles and safely perform aerial work at heights.
• Set poles, install anchors, pull cable, string wire, and install telecommunications hardware.
• Properly use hand tools, power tools, PPE, and construction equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, equipment, and assigned work areas.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in telecommunications, aerial construction, OSP, fiber optic, or utility construction preferred.
• Ability to safely work from bucket trucks and at heights.
• Ability to read construction prints, work orders, engineering drawings, and utility maps.
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew.

• 2+ years of aerial telecommunications, fiber optic, or utility construction experience.
• Experience with aerial fiber installation, lashing, strand, pole transfers, and cable placement.
• CDL license and/or experience operating commercial construction vehicles.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

• Ability to work 10-hour shifts, 5-6 days per week, including overtime when required.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, and other field conditions.
• Ability to climb, kneel, crouch, bend, stand, and work at heights throughout the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and heavier materials with assistance.
• Availability for weekends, nights, emergency restoration, and on-call assignments when required.

• Competitive W2 pay of $22.00-$30.00 per hour
  , based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k).
• Overtime and opportunities to work on major broadband and fiber infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing safety, technical training, and career development.
• Advancement opportunities into Lead, Foreman, Supervisor, and Field Leadership positions.