What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optics Lineman position at Expanse Electrical Company, LLC?
Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Provide the needed services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of Aerial Fiber Networks
- Understanding of basic and/or advanced Fiber Installation principles
- Proficient with all phases of line construction
- Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
- Plan and initiate projects,
- Must have adequate time management skills
- Install new hardware, strand, fiber optic cable, and Multi Service Terminals on existing utility poles
- Install and maintain anchors, down guys, overhead guys, etc.
- Build risers, install snowshoes/slack coils
- Provide technical skills necessary for precise and timely operation and maintenance of aerial fiber deployments with an emphasis on quality
- Keep abreast of all changes affecting any records, reports, and related information affecting this position. Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
- On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored.
- Review and interpret underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field.
- Must be able to create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order, and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment.
- Make precise recommendations for changes in running fiber optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies
- May be asked to participate in engineering, permit and construction processes
- Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook).
- Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment
- Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)
- Customer Service ‐ Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
- Ability to assist in supporting a group to successfully complete an assigned task, share knowledge and experience with the team, mentor junior technicians.
- Reporting – Provide timely feedback of task status, changes, issued, concerns and results
- Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman Requirements & Qualifications
- Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience.
- Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
- Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, operate bucket trucks, pull splice labs, and pull trailers required to complete routine aerial construction
Working Conditions and Work Environment
- Ability to work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet
- Clear vision, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships
- Precise hand-eye coordination
- Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.
- Noise levels are moderate to heavy.
- Work in different types of terrain including mud, sand, and dirt.
- Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue into the evenings.
About Expanse Electrical Company
Expanse Electrical Company offers an Excellent Compensation Package that includes a competitive salary and enrollment into our comprehensive benefits package.
Expanse Electrical Company is a leader in professional services, specializing in oilfield electrical construction & maintenance; industrial electrical supplies (serving the oil & gas industries); natural gas pipeline automation; utility distribution & transmission lines; and power substations.
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