Aerial Ground Hand I

At Lightspeed Networks, we deliver reliable internet, voice, and data solutions designed to meet the demands of today’s fast paced world. Since our founding in 2005, we have grown our network to more than 7,000 route miles of fiber, providing high quality, dependable connectivity capable of supporting even the most demanding user needs. Rooted in community, we believe strong, connected communities are essential to long term success. That’s why we are committed to ensuring residents and businesses in rural Oregon and Washington have access to high speed, reliable services and why we actively engage with and contribute to the communities we serve. 

We operate with accountability and transparency, communicating openly, acting with honesty, and taking ownership from start to resolution. Our customers count on us to follow through, and we take that responsibility seriously. Reliability is at the core of everything we do. We keep our commitments and deliver high quality solutions that our customers can trust, eliminating the challenges of slow or unreliable connections so they can focus on productivity and growth. 
Through engagement, we show up with purpose, presence, and focus. We are proactive in understanding the needs of our customers and recognize the contributions of the people and partners who make our work possible.  Finally, we are committed to solving, proposing actionable solutions, continually improving our network and processes, and adapting with agility and creativity as technology and customer needs evolve. 

Together, these values guide our mission to simplify connectivity, strengthen communities, and create lasting opportunities across the regions we serve. 

Benefits 
We believe in taking care of our employees and offer the following benefits: 

• Complete medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available. 
• Our safe harbor 401(k) plan is available to employees on day one and includes a 100% fully vested employer match of up to 4% of your compensation. 
• Eight paid holidays, flexible Take What You Need PTO and 16 hours of paid volunteer time! 
• Lightspeed Networks employees can also take advantage of local employee store passes at Columbia Sportswear, Adidas, and Costal Farms for big discounts! 

Lightspeed Networks focuses on attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. 
 

Job Purpose:
The Aerial Ground Hand assist aerial lineman by preparing materials, tools, and equipment needed for overhead line work as well as act as a spotter for aerial linemen and equipment operators to ensure safety. As an entry-level position, this role requires teamwork, the ability to follow directions, and compliance with all safety standards. Work assignments involve frequent travel, performing daily physical activity, and adhering to all safety standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Pass tools and provide general ground-level support to the crew. 
• Clear undergrowth and debris to ensure a clear path from the right-of-way using hand tools or saws. 
• Maintain cleanliness and order at job sites, including work zone setup and breakdown tasks. 
• Provide support by pulling and feeding cables, attaching hardware, and securing work areas. 
• Handle, transport, and organize tools, cables, poles, and hardware. 

  Installation Assistance 

• Assist in installing telecommunication fixtures. 
• Assist telecommunication line crew with: 
• Setting and removing poles. 
• Backfilling large ground holes left by telecommunication poles with dirt and shovels. 
• Breaking concrete or rocks around utility poles (if required). 
• Assist with fiber lashing efforts from the ground level. 

  Equipment Operation and Maintenance 

• Operate and maintain ground-level equipment, such as bucket trucks, winches, and hoists. 
• Perform routine maintenance checks on vehicles, tools, and equipment. 

  Traffic Control and Safety 

• Flag traffic (when certified) to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury. 
• Assist with traffic control setup of signs and cones. 
• Act as a spotter for aerial linemen and equipment operators to ensure safety. 
• Follow all company safety guidelines to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. 

  Communication and Customer Interaction 

• Professionally interact with landowners to ensure clear communication and understanding of site activities. 
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure smooth operations. 
• Available to work nights, be on-call, and willing to work overtime when required. 
• Willing to travel and work in all weather conditions. 
• Strives to provide the best customer experience every day. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Company will provide industry training and certifications if not already secured. 

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in performing manual labor outdoors or 1-2 years of aerial fiber optic installation and/or telecommunication construction preferred 
• Experience with trailer operations i.e. hauling and backing. 
• Valid driver’s license along with a clean Motor Vehicle Report  
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A preferred 

Skills and Abilities:

• Possess a basic understanding of electrical or fiber optic work is advantageous. 
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints, as well as understand work assignments. 
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety requirements. 
• Familiarity with NESC (National Electrical Safety Commission) safety guidelines. 
• Capability to safely climb poles using climbing equipment. 
• Willingness to travel daily and adapt to various schedules, including participation in on-call duties during evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. 
• Proficiency in handling small components and wires. 
• Capacity to work safely and navigate different terrains while managing equipment, safety gear, and tools. 
• Competence to work from ladders and in bucket trucks. 
• Ability to pull lashers, throw ropes, and pull cables. 
• Proven ability to accurately and efficiently follow detailed instructions while ensuring safety. 
• Effective communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings. 
• Competence in using electronic devices and technological tools in the field, including iPads, cameras, and GIS software, as well as using maps and navigation tools. 
• Qualified drivers may be required to drive a 3/4 ton, 1 ton, or larger pickup truck to the job site or to obtain supplies (vehicles may have connected trailers). 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day, including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position requires the ability to perform job duties from high places, such as poles and roofs. Occasional exposure to natural gas and risk of electrical shock may occur. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels is also expected.
• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-75 pounds). Intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects (100 pounds) and getting in and out of a truck several times a day.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $19 - $24