Lineman & Construction

Aerial Construction Technician II Fiber Optics

The general role of the Aerial Construction Technician II Fiber Optics is stringing and maintaining fiber optic cable which includes pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines. This individual will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair overhead fiber lines. This position requires proficiency with new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, lashing, make readies, and equipment mounting. The Aerial Construction Technician II reports to the Project Manager Fiber Optics and will work primarily out of their assigned location.

Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab

Responsible for framing poles

Pull cable, strand, fiber, and lash, for extended periods of time

Provide framing and attachment hardware for operator, jack down guys, pull lasher

Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections

Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification

Monitor basic gauges to determine tension and pressure on the cable lines

Attend the reel to ensure uniform deployment of strand and fiber optic cable

Monitor cable during installs for appropriate tension during critical turning points and transitions

Recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards such as missing and or degraded parts and hardware

Identify the location of and direct the navigation of the crew into Energized Spaces

Monitor and maintain min/max truck stock materials

Perform minor field repairs on equipment (i.e., reel trailer, bucket and placer truck, and winder trailer)

Responsible for leading projects or crews

Responsible for completing time and material (T&M) documentation

Assist with 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation oversight

Lead team members and project completions as required

2-4 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred

• Mastery of Aerial Construction Technician I Job Duties
• Preferably begins training to obtain CDL A/B
• Proficient in the use of the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, man lift, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
• Experience operating small equipment experience (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
• Qualify in rigging (ex. Pole Framing)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck
• Possess an aptitude for leadership in the field
• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• Show aptitude for 3rd party oversight of optical ground wire (OPGW) installation
• Able to read drawings to determine work placement and specifications
• Familiar with Microsoft Software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project

Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions

Able to walk long distances

In accordance with The Company's Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.

Health/Life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays

Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work

On-the-job mentoring and training

Performance and salary reviews

Bonuses and incentives for working safely

Company provided tools and basic safety equipment

Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays

Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future

Scholarship opportunities for dependent children