What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineman position at Sunrise Telecom?
Title: Aerial Lineman
Immediate Supervisor: Aerial Foreman, Director, Owner
General Job Summary:
To construct strand infrastructure and lash fiber cables to strand.
Principal duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating bucket truck as well as other equipment related to aerial fiber construction
- Understand how to proficiently set up the job (strand trailer, fiber trailer and caddies)
- Understand clearances from the other utilities, ground, road, highway, sidewalk and nonpedestrian areas
- Knowledge and ability to properly frame poles according to industry specifications
- Ability to lash/over-lash single and multiple cable bundles of fiber cables
- Ability to read and interpret network prints
- Ability to safely climb poles using gaffs or ladders
- Understand and follow OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely and efficiently
- Communicate by phone frequently throughout the work day
- Follow direction(s) specifically delivered from crew leader
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Combination of technical training and/or experience
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Previous experience in a construction environment preferred
- Must be able to meet physical requirement of the position
- Must be able to work nights and weekends, if necessary
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings
(This is not a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties as indicated by the supervisor/manager may also apply
