Telecom - Aerial Construction Lineman

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.

Fiber Tel is looking for an Aerial Construction Lineman for our Portland, OR location.

A Successful
Aerial Construction 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.

ALL APPLICANTS BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the repair or pole transfer.
• Cut, assemble and install cables, lashing, mounts, arms, bonds and guy wires.
• Install and maintain fiber, cable and phone equipment.
• Locate and repair issues quickly.
• Place, transfer and remove poles.
• Perform all City and D.O.T. requirements:
  Pre-trip, Vehicle condition report, etc.
• Pre-trip:
  Check vehicles before operating for proper functioning of equipment and safety devices.
• Vehicle condition report:
  Accurately documenting the condition of vehicle.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicles up to standards of appropriate levels of cleanliness.
• Utilize tablets to complete proper ticket paperwork for billing and invoice purposes.
• Load materials in truck as required.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid CDL driver's license with a good driving record.
• High School Diploma from accredited school or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in aerial construction or telecom trade.
• May be required to work long, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the business.
• Ability to apply preventative maintenance and service to motor vehicles and motorized equipment and to make minor adjustments to correct performance malfunctions in the field.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and…