Fiber Apprentice, 3rd Step at Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Distribution Operation Knowledge, Construction Knowledge, Maintenance Knowledge, Climbing Wood Poles, Ethical Conduct, Organizational Skills, Personal Effectiveness, Technical Capacity, Physical Demands, Travel, Safe Operation of Vehicle

Industry

Utility System Construction

Description
EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability The Apprentice will assist the Lineman in various aspects of line installation and construction of fiber optic cable. Duties include aerial work such as bucket truck operation and climbing of wood poles, plus pushing, pulling, lifting and positioning of tools, equipment, and materials in excess of 50 pounds. Must be knowledgeable and experienced in working in close proximity to energized power lines, with basic knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist line crew as needed Operate various hand tools i.e., drills, hammers, etc. Bucket truck operation Wood pole climbing, aerial work Stringing, sagging and clipping of ADSS Manage materials Notify customers of impending service disruption while power lines are under construction Clears undergrowth of right-of-way using hand tools or saws Perform general cleanup of work area Drive and operate bucket truck SKILLS Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Distribution operation, construction and maintenance knowledge Proficient in climbing wood poles Ethical Conduct Work efficiently and safely Organizational Skills Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Must be able to meet physical demands of the position Must be able to travel out of town Safe responsible operation of company vehicle Technical Capacity High school diploma or GED Clean driving record
Responsibilities
The Apprentice will assist the Lineman in various aspects of line installation and construction of fiber optic cable. Duties include aerial work such as bucket truck operation and climbing of wood poles.
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