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Aerial lineman

Stark fiber
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
Responsible for identifying, documenting, tracking, and coordinating the correction of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations and safety deficiencies associated with telecommunications construction and maintenance activities. This position works with field crews, supervisors, and management to ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable NESC requirements, company policies, customer standards, and state regulations.
Conduct field inspections of telecommunications facilities and construction work.
Identify NESC violations, safety hazards, and non-compliant installations.
Document violations with photographs, locations, descriptions, and required corrective actions.
Determine appropriate corrective measures and establish completion deadlines.
Coordinate with field crews and supervisors to complete corrections.
Verify completed corrections through follow-up inspections.
Maintain NESC violation and correction tracking records.
Monitor recurring violations and identify trends requiring additional training or process changes.
Conduct weekly safety/NESC inspections and communicate findings to management.
Assist with toolbox talks and Monday safety meetings focused on NESC compliance.
Ensure proper clearances, grounding, guying, pole loading, attachment, climbing, and work-zone safety practices are followed.
Communicate serious or immediate hazards to supervision and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.
Maintain documentation for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho operations.
Support audits and customer inspections by providing documentation of completed corrections.
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure employees understand applicable requirements.
Telecommunications, utility, electrical, or construction experience preferred.
Knowledge of the NESC and telecommunications construction practices.
Ability to read construction plans, pole diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to identify hazards and communicate corrective actions clearly.
Ability to work in the field and travel between job sites.
Valid driver's license.
NESC, OSHA, or related safety training/certifications preferred.

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