Aerial Lineman

Quanta Services • Hockley, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You are an experienced Aerial Lineman who is responsible for the daily planning and execution of aerial construction. You will be working from bucket trucks where you ensure that fiber cable is properly installed and secured to engineering specifications and industry standards. Your developed ability to provide guidance to the other members on your immediate team, will help you achieve construction goals while simultaneously meeting the essential Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience directly related experience, working as an Aerial Lineman
• Ability to climb utility poles using climbing spikes and rigging, and experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck and/or other types of man-lifts
• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification or education program
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to related construction processes
• Proficient in new build and pole transfers; knowledge in building strand, lashing, pole transfers & grounding
• Solid understanding of current construction practices and proficient knowledge of construction documents
• Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders’ needs, and identify solutions
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks as needed; must be capable to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Experience working with little supervision, while adding to a safe and positive team environment is a must; follows safety policies and procedures and wears the required personal protective equipment required for the job
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet) and able to perform work on uneven surfaces; experienced with climbing ladders, on/off equipment and work from various heights
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license, appropriate to the requirements of the vehicle being driven, and a clear driver’s abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements and background check
• May require travel within the state of Texas

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bucket trucks and/or other types of man-lifts
• Install strand and applicable hardware
• Properly set span up for cable placement with the use of cable rollers
• Place fiber optic & coax cables
• Utilize standard telecommunications tools
• Set up and utilize single or double lashing tool
• Set up and operate cable pulling equipment
• Track and communicate daily production and materials
• Oversee and coordinate logistics and crew assignments
• Train and lead new workers on day-to-day work practices and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HDHP, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed