Aerial Laborer

Job Description: Aerial Telecommunications Laborer Position Summary

An Aerial Telecommunications Laborer assists telecommunications crews with the installation, maintenance, and repair of aerial communication lines and related equipment. This position involves working outdoors and supporting the construction and upkeep of telephone, fiber-optic, and cable infrastructure mounted on utility poles. The laborer works alongside line technicians and other crew members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, placement, and maintenance of aerial telecommunications cables, including fiber-optic, coaxial, and telephone lines.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize tools, materials, equipment, and supplies at job sites.
• Assist aerial linemen with climbing equipment, bucket trucks, ladders, and other specialized equipment as authorized and trained.
• Help install, secure, and maintain cables, strand wire, anchors, brackets, and other aerial support hardware.
• Set up work zones, traffic-control devices, cones, signs, and barriers to protect workers and the public.
• Perform ground-level support duties, including feeding cable, pulling lines, preparing materials, and maintaining proper cable tension.
• Assist with pole-line construction, cable placement, repairs, and upgrades to existing telecommunications infrastructure.
• Identify and report damaged cables, unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, and other potential hazards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Follow all company safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Work collaboratively with crew members, supervisors, contractors, and utility personnel to complete assigned projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the crew leader or supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous construction, telecommunications, utility, or general labor experience preferred but not always required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, bending, standing, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn telecommunications construction methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Valid driver's license required, CDL Class A required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and travel to different job sites as needed.
• Must be able to work safely around utility poles, overhead lines, traffic, and construction equipment.

Work Environment

This position primarily involves outdoor construction work at roadside, residential, commercial, and utility job sites. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, noise, traffic, and physically demanding tasks. Work may require early starts, overtime, occasional overnight travel, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry tools, materials, and equipment as required by the job.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely around aerial construction equipment and overhead infrastructure.
• Ability to meet employer-specific requirements for working at heights or assisting with elevated work, where applicable.

Safety Responsibilities

Employees must follow established safety procedures, attend required safety meetings, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and comply with applicable OSHA requirements and company policies. Work involving energized electrical hazards, elevated platforms, bucket trucks, or climbing utility poles must be performed only by properly trained and authorized personnel.

Job Objective

To provide reliable ground support and labor assistance for aerial telecommunications construction and maintenance crews while promoting workplace safety, quality workmanship, and timely project completion.

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28