What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerial Telecom Lineman position at ITG Communications, LLC?
Job Description
Purpose: Responsible for performing skilled aerial telecommunications construction and maintenance work for fiber and copper network infrastructure. This role ensures safe and efficient installation of aerial telecom facilities while adhering to company standards, client specifications, and industry safety requirements.
The Aerial Telecom Lineman serves as the lead technician on aerial construction sites, directing groundmen and crew members while maintaining responsibility for work quality, productivity, and crew safety.
Responsibilities
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Purpose: Responsible for performing skilled aerial telecommunications construction and maintenance work for fiber and copper network infrastructure. This role ensures safe and efficient installation of aerial telecom facilities while adhering to company standards, client specifications, and industry safety requirements.
The Aerial Telecom Lineman serves as the lead technician on aerial construction sites, directing groundmen and crew members while maintaining responsibility for work quality, productivity, and crew safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform aerial telecommunications construction activities including pole climbing, strand placement, cable placement, and lashing of fiber or copper cables according to project specifications and safety protocols.
- Lead and direct groundmen and crew members in supporting aerial construction activities.
- Interpret and follow telecommunications construction plans, design maps, and fiber route documentation.
- Install aerial telecommunications infrastructure including messenger strand, fiber optic cable, copper cable, anchors, hardware, and related components.
- Operate bucket trucks, utility vehicles, and specialized aerial construction equipment such as tensioners, cable pullers, and lashers.
- Ensure installation practices comply with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), company standards, and client specifications for telecommunications infrastructure.
- Identify and resolve field construction challenges including clearance issues, pole loading concerns, and route adjustments.
- Perform quality checks on completed aerial construction work to ensure compliance with engineering designs and client requirements.
- Document work progress, material usage, and field conditions for reporting and project tracking.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety policies including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, and work zone safety procedures.
- Set up and maintain proper traffic control and work zone safety measures in accordance with applicable safety guidelines.
- Train and mentor groundmen and junior crew members on proper aerial telecom construction techniques and safety procedures.
- Safety compliance and incident rates
- Quality of installation as measured by QC inspections
- Productivity and completion rates
- Equipment utilization and maintenance metrics
- Adherence to specifications and design requirements
- Documentation accuracy and completeness
- First Time Right rates
- Leadership effectiveness with crew members
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- 1–2 years in a warehouse, shipping/receiving, or logistics support role preferred
- Equipment operation certification (forklift, etc.) a plus Exposure:
- Hands-on warehouse operations and logistics workflows
- Interaction with third-party vendors, drivers, and contractors
- Physical labor including lifting, driving, and equipment handling
- Familiarity with shipping/receiving software, safety procedures, and DOT basics
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse setting
- Attention to detail and ownership of inventory accuracy and shipment quality
- Dependability and professionalism in supporting daily warehouse operations
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and climbing
- Operation of warehouse vehicles and equipment
- Must meet all company safety expectations and comply with PPE usage
- May be required to drive company vehicles for local deliveries
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.