Aerial Telecommunication Lineman at Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fiber Optic Installation, Copper Cable Installation, Bucket Truck Operation, Pole Climbing, Blueprint Reading, Heavy Equipment Operation, OSHA Safety Compliance, Cable Lashing, Strand Building, Conduit Installation

Industry

Utility System Construction

Description

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability Founded in 1980, Lecom Utility Contractors has grown to become one of Michigan’s premier power line and communication contractors. Lecom is a multi-million-dollar company that performs a range of contracting and installation services for energy and communication providers. We are looking for a Aerial Telecommunication Lineman to join our growing team. This individual will be required to adhere to strict safety standards while ensuring the highest quality of work. Responsibilities/Job Duties: Connects, rearranges, repairs, and maintains outside cable to supply and maintain good service Place aerial/buried Fiber 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 Experience and Key Competencies: Be able to climb poles and work from aerial buckets Experience in Fiber 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

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain aerial and buried telecommunications cables including fiber and copper. Perform construction tasks such as pole transfers, strand building, and conduit placement while adhering to strict safety standards.