What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations - 876 CATV - Lineman,Journeyman_T position at Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies?
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Connects, rearranges, repairs, and maintains outside cable to supply and maintain good service
Place aerial/buried telephone cable (copper and fiber)
Work efficiently from a bucket truck
Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles
Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design
Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to OSHA
Restore area to project requirements
Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed as well as point out potential issues before and during work
Report project progress to the Foreman and relate the needs for the days to come avoiding delays of work due to lack of materials and equipment
Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment in their control
Qualifications/Experience:
Be able to climb poles and work from aerial buckets
Experience in telephone outside plant construction or related experience, which includes experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)
Valid Class A CDL preferred
Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans, and specifications
Ability to travel for projects
Experience operating heavy equipment
Ability to properly lift up to 50 pounds
