Aerial Lineman

Purpose

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.
• Lead and direct groundmen and crew members in supporting aerial construction activities.
• Interpret and follow telecommunications construction plans, design maps, and fiber route documentation.
• Install aerial telecommunications infrastructure including messenger strand, fiber optic cable, copper cable, anchors, hardware, and related components.
• Operate bucket trucks, utility vehicles, and specialized aerial construction equipment such as tensioners, cable pullers, and lashers.
• Ensure installation practices comply with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), company standards, and client specifications for telecommunications infrastructure.
• 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 designs and client requirements.
• Document work progress, material usage, and field conditions for reporting and project tracking.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety policies including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, and work zone safety procedures.
• Set up and maintain proper traffic control and work zone safety measures in accordance with applicable safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor groundmen and junior crew members on proper aerial telecom construction techniques and safety procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Telecommunications or lineman technical training preferred
• Valid drivers’ licence for the specified vehicle(s)

• 3+ years of experience in aerial telecommunications construction
• Experience installing fiber optic or copper telecommunications cable
• Demonstrated expertise in pole climbing and aerial construction techniques
• Experience reading and interpreting telecom construction prints and design maps

• Safety compliance and incident rates
• Quality of installation as measured by QC inspections
• Productivity and completion rates
• Equipment utilization and maintenance metrics
• Adherence to specifications and design requirements
• Documentation accuracy and completeness
• First Time Right rates
• Leadership effectiveness with crew members

• Knowledge of NESC safety requirements applicable to telecom aerial construction
• Understanding of telecommunications network infrastructure and aerial installation practices
• Familiarity with aerial construction equipment, cable lashing equipment, and bucket truck operations
• Knowledge of rigging, lifting techniques, and pole line hardware installation
• Experience implementing traffic control and work zone safety procedures

• Technical expertise in aerial telecommunications construction and working at heights in various weather conditions
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively guide field crews
• Problem‑solving abilities with strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit
• Ability to use hands to handle or feet
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb poles and work at heights
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and crawl
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to maintain all safety expectations
• Comfortable working at heights for extended periods

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