What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerial Lineman Telecom position at Kanaan Communications, LLC?

Kanaan Communications is currently seeking to fill Aerial Lineman / Foreman positions.

Successful Lineman candidate must have knowledge of established aerial telecommunication installation procedures and techniques including familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, the ability to read and understand prints / maps, safety rules, and operating instructions.

Responsibilities :

Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable
Safely operate equipment and vehicles.
Responsible for safe work site setup up and maintaining a safe work environment including using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
Understanding of separation and clearance regulations
Ability to safely work aloft
Flexibility to work in multiple locations and travel as required.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check, drug test, and DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card
Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
A valid, unrestricted drivers license (Commercial drivers license preferred but not required)
Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques
Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet
Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction)

Preferred Qualifications :

Splicing of active & passive equipment would be a plus

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :

Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)

Must be able to lift / carry 80 lbs. regularly as needed with or without assistance

The employee will be sitting, bending, using hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shift

Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat

Remote work may be required - long driving and sitting will be required in these instances

Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and / or far as needed

The noise level in the work environment for this position maybe moderate to loud

All work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet, and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog

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.

What Kanaan offers :

Opportunity to work in a growing company

Competitive Pay and weekly paychecks

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Benefits Package :

Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Life Insurance

Long & Short Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Monthly Stock Investment Plan

Educational Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Cigna Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance Plan

SurgeryPlus service

Teladoc System

Who we are :

Kanaan Communications, LLC provides a wide range of services to telecommunications providers including engineering services; outside plant construction (Aerial / Underground); plant maintenance; network upgrades including node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation / certification work. Kanaan has a specialized power supply team providing maintenance, capital improvements, and on-demand services. Join the Kanaan Communications Team!

Starting Range $24 to $30 based on experience

Who we are :

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https : / / www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.

Salary : $24 - $30

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