CATV Experience a plus.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position performs tasks associated with the construction/upgrade of telephone lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive company vehicle in performance of job duties
• Set, remove and repair utility poles.

• Guy, lash, de-lash, pull, and place strand, cable and grounding systems.
• Assure crew’s compliance with company safety policies.
• Read and follow maps

• Plan work effectively and in a timely manner to meet committed completion dates.
• Safeguard and account for company property assigned to your crew and keep accurate records of equipment.
• Safely and effectively use tools including, but not limited to, extension ladders, step ladders, vehicle mounted aerial lift devices, and assorted hand tools.

• Personally assure the quality of each job according to PSLightwave standards.
• Accurately summarize work flow.
• Assure crew’s compliance with vehicle maintenance.
• •Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Ability to work both individually and in a team environment

· Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers, homeowners, and customers

· Ability to climb numerous telephone poles daily approximately 20 feet in height

· Ability to lift and/or pull 100 pounds several times each day

· Ability to endure long periods of standing, sitting, or walking

· Ability to work in an outdoor environment during all times of the year

· Must have or be able to obtain a valid CDL Class “A” driver’s license

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

· The Lineman shall be responsible for the safety on the jobsite; including all employees for the Company and any other employers near the jobsite.

· The Lineman shall ensure that the Company Safety Polices are followed on the jobsite under their direction.

· The Lineman shall ensure that there are no unsafe conditions or unsafe acts at each jobsite under their direction.

· The Lineman shall ensure that the necessary safety equipment is available and is in proper working order at each jobsite under their direction.

· The Lineman shall ensure all employees under their direction are trained in safe procedures relating to their job.

· The Lineman shall conduct periodic safety checks at the jobsite under their direction.

· The Lineman shall assist in the investigation of all accidents.

· The Lineman shall conduct and document daily tailgate meetings with their crews.

· The Lineman shall ensure the safety of each employee under his or her direction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does have supervisory duties.

ON-CALL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require being on call. Employee will respond to emergency call between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. This position may require night work, weekend work, and/or overnight travel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

This position requires the ability to communicate in English (English and Spanish preferred) with coworkers, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

This position requires the ability to do math equation and summaries for reporting work completed.

COMPUTER SKILLS

This position does not require specific computer knowledge.

REASONING SKILLS

This position requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle, have and maintain a valid CDL Class “A” driver’s license and have a clean driving record (no DUIs or serious traffic violations.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds repeatedly. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to adverse conditions such as high humidity, high temperatures, high wind, extreme cold, rain, sleet, and snow. The outside work environment will vary throughout the workday including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings and/or rural settings. The employee is occasionally exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Statesville, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person