Sr. Aerial Construction Technician – Fiber Optics

About Us

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Position Overview

Welcome to the role of Sr. Aerial Construction Technician – Fiber Optics. In this position, you will string and maintain 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. This position provides leadership in the field and is able to perform and direct more complex assignments. The work performed will be within communications and power spaces.

 

This individual understands each product and manages the improvement of operational efficiency. They must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces for this position.

What You'll Do

• Safely perform work in communication and energized spaces
• Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab
• Record and report the sequential foot marks by the operator or groundman
• Assist when needed to pull and hand off hardware
• 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
• Attend the reel to ensure uniform deployment of strand and fiber optic cable
• Monitor basic gauges to determine tension and pressure on the cable lines
• 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
• Participate in pre-construction surveys and ride-outs to inform project strategy
• Read, interpret, and modify design packages
• Responsible for completing time and material (T&M) documentation
• Complete documentation to include record-keeping, billing, inventory, etc.
• Complete daily close of business (COB) reports for customers
• Responsible to communicate directly with customers
• Responsible for leading multiple crews simultaneously
• Ensure work is performed and projects are completed to engineering and design specifications
• Provide training for climbers in tasks including body placement and equipment inspections
• Oversee 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation
• Perform minor field repairs on equipment (i.e., reel trailer, bucket and placer truck, and winder trailer)
• Lead, mentor, and train field personnel
• Provide feedback and input for employee performance reviews

Working Conditions

• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
• Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces
• Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
• Able to walk long distances
• Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

What You'll Bring

• 5 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred
• Mastery of Aerial Construction Technician II Job Duties
  • Participate in work requiring pole climbing
  • 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)
  • Provide leadership and successfully complete leadership tasks assigned in the field
  • Responsible for leading projects or crews
  • Read and interpret design packages
  • Responsible for completing time and material (T&M) documentation
  • Provide guidance in the proper use and wearing of job-specific PPE
  • Assist with 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation oversight
  • Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers
  • Lead team members as required in the absence of a Sr. Technician or Manager
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• CDL A/B preferred
• Proficient with the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, man lift, cable puller, and reel stands
• Experience operating small equipment experience (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
• Flagger Certification required
• Traffic Control Manager Certification preferred
• Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and confined spaces
• Ability to climb poles up to 40’ using standard safety protocols
• Qualify as an Electrically Qualified Communication Lineman
• Qualify in rigging (ex. Pole Framing)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck
• Ability to apply technical expertise, evaluate problems and implement best practices
• Possesses an aptitude for leadership in the field
• Possesses a mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability for 3rd party oversight of optical ground wire (OPGW) installation
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism
• Able to read, interpret, and modify drawings to determine work placement and specifications
• Compute basic math calculations and take measurements
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Visio
• Efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals
• Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments
• Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to succeed in a high output environment
• Ability to balance multiple projects

How We'll Support You

Perks/Benefits 

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Overtime available as applicable
• Advancement through tailored employee career paths
• 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
• Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. 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.

 

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

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

Min

USD $25.00/Hr.

Max

USD $28.00/Hr.

Shift Differential (if working 2nd shift)

Salary : $25 - $28