What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerial Groundhand position at Bigham Cable Construction?
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At Bigham Cable Construction, Inc., as a Laborer Telecom Aerial III, you’ll use your advanced skills to support the Aerial Telecom Crew in installing and maintaining fiber and telecom cables. Your expertise involves conducting aerial drops from pole to pole and from pole to buildings, as well as splicing drops to the aerial mainline, ensuring safety, efficiency, and successful project completion.
Connecting You To Great Benefits
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Bigham Cable Construction, Inc., as a Laborer Telecom Aerial III, you’ll use your advanced skills to support the Aerial Telecom Crew in installing and maintaining fiber and telecom cables. Your expertise involves conducting aerial drops from pole to pole and from pole to buildings, as well as splicing drops to the aerial mainline, ensuring safety, efficiency, and successful project completion.
Connecting You To Great Benefits
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
- Perform aerial fiber installation and splicing
- Reposition or move bucket trucks, trailers, or equipment as directed to ensure safety protocols are followed
- Ensure door-tag notifications and resident alerts for construction activities are completed before work begins each day
- Inspect and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Perform manual excavation and minor repairs with the use of shovels and mechanical tools as required
- Direct and flag traffic flow in compliance with local DOT regulations
- Assist with advanced maintenance of tools and equipment, while also identifying potential issues
- Work overtime, travel, and perform on-call or after-hours responsibilities as needed
- Support the crew with complex tasks, including cable installation and repair, under your supervision
- Perform other duties as assigned
- To be 18 years of age or older
- Authorization to work in the United States for this company
- High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
- Valid state driver’s license (cannot be Provisional) with an acceptable driving record
- Certified pole climber or previous pole climbing experience
- 3-5 years of labor experience, preferably in telecommunications or construction
- Advanced understanding of tools and equipment used in aerial telecom work
- Ability to work safely and contribute to a team-focused environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Pass a DOT physical to meet job requirements
- Routinely: work at heights, handle fiber reels weighing up to 50 lbs, and operate in various weather conditions
- Occasionally: physical ability or exposure, physical ability or exposure, physical ability or exposure
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.