Experienced Aerial Lineman
$58,240–$66,560 year
On-siteSparks, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Load, drive, and deliver construction materials; install and repair aerial telecommunications cable. Safely operate mechanized equipment including bucket trucks, digger derricks, and excavators. Set up safety perimeters with signage and barriers, and flag traffic when required. Work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders to climb poles up to 40 feet. Perform tasks such as pole transfers, maintenance builds, new builds, and strand construction. Class A Commercial Driver's License required. Full-time hourly position with pay of $28-32/hr. Outdoor work in all weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, and high winds.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Possess a valid driver's license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position
- A good driving record is required
- Class A Commercial Driver's License is required
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc
- Willing and able to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet
- Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 75 pounds
- The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time)
- The employee will need to be able to tolerate work in extreme weather conditions
- The employee will need to be able to speak and hear worksite safety instructions
- The employee will need to be able to withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling
- Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required
Desired Qualifications
- CDL preferred, higher wages for CDL
- 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
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