Aerial Lineman, Utility Construction (29622)

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country and as a quickly growing company, we are always looking for passionate, talented, and creative people to join our team’s roster. If you are looking for a challenge that will lead you to the next level of your career, you have found the right place.

Position Summary

An Aerial Lineman must have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques. This position will construct strand infrastructure and secure fiber optic cable. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drive, operate, and maintain bucket truck.
• Maintain tool, material, and required safety gear inventory.
• Plan and initiate projects.
• Maintain thorough compliance with all federal, state, and local safety requirements
• Maintain and repair overhead fiber optic facilities.
• Install new hardware, strand, fiber optic cable, and Multi Service Terminals on existing utility poles.
• Install and maintain anchors, down guys, overhead guys, etc.
• Provide technical skills necessary for precise and timely operation and maintenance of FTTP deployments with an emphasis on quality.
• Keep abreast of all changes affecting any records, reports, and related information affecting this position.
• Set a good example by always following and teaching safe practices
• Present a positive and professional image for CEC, serving as the initial public face of the company.
• Must be a team player and problem solver who can facilitate teamwork between different aspects of construction, while maintaining high morale and meeting production goals.
• Constructing strand infrastructure and securing fiber optic cable.

Other Education, Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience.
• Proficient with all phases of line construction.
• Compliant with proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices.
• A valid Drivers License.
• OSHA 10
• CDL Class A drivers license is desired but not required

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Understanding of basic and/or advanced Fiber Installation principles
• Assumes full responsibility for completed work, perform routine line work without close supervision, completing work with quality and timeliness
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
• Ability to operate efficiently a bucket truck, and other equipment required to complete routine aerial construction
• Must have adequate time management skills
• Pass DOT medical physical
• Will be operating DOT registered vehicles.
• Must be in compliance with DOT regulations.