Telecommunications Lineman

Telecom Aerial Lineman

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is looking for a Telecom Aerial Lineman who will be responsible for performing skilled tasks in accordance with standard industry practices in the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground and overhead telecommunications. This position will be responsible to use various specialized equipment in an outside fast-paced work environment. DRG Telecom Aerial Linemen install, operate, maintain, inspect, and repair CATV lines to include Strand, Fiber and Coax. Responsibilities include installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing overhead telecommunications plant. They will read and interpret engineering plans, locate/troubleshoot telecommunication cables and wires, perform maintenance on telecommunication equipment, operate bucket trucks, hand tools, power tools, ladders, signal level meters, voltmeters, and test equipment. They will also operate communications devices in accordance with company policies, operate company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, and adhere to industry-specific, local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable. They will also complete paperwork, timesheets, test results, vehicle inspection, and logs, assist other team personnel in the performance of their duties when requested, visually assess digging areas to ensure that areas have been staked/located prior to digging, report all personal & vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, cooperate, and assist in the investigation, assist with job site setup and clean-up as necessary, operate construction equipment safely in a variety of urban and rural areas, perform site restoration work, safely load equipment, secure load, transport, and unload construction equipment, learn new skills and techniques on a continual basis and pass that on to others, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements include general knowledge of construction practices, local candidates preferred as relocation assistance is not available for this position, proficient in new build, coax & fiber installation and pole transfers, ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens, frequent sitting, standing, climbing, and bending, occasional standing, walking, and kneeling and crawling are required, close peripheral and distant visual abilities are needed including depth perception, knowledge of materials and tools used in line construction and maintenance work, understanding of separation and clearance regulations, able to proficiently splice telecommunication wires, dependable and trustworthy, strong verbal and written communication skills, operate construction equipment and machinery, work nights and weekends, if necessary, carry 75-80 lbs., to include an extension ladder, ability to work at heights of 20+ feet, work under any type of weather conditions, work independently or as part of a team and relate well to co-workers.

Qualifications include 2+ years of Aerial Lineman, telecommunication and pole climbing experience preferred, valid CDL A driver's license with an acceptable driving record, high school graduate or GED certificate preferred, OSHA certification is a plus, but not required, must be able to complete online OSHA and safety-related certifications.