CATV Aerial Lineman

Sacramento CA

Description

This is a great opportunity to join PrimeTek Field Solutions and grow your career with us! We are looking for highly motivated individuals to work on a great team and have a real impact on the business! Company: PrimeTek Field Solutions provides services to telecommunications providers across Northern California including outside plant construction (both Aerial/Underground); plant maintenance; node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation/certification work. Overview: Excellent opportunity for dedicated, hardworking and goal focused individuals! Successful Lineman candidate must have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions. **Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus to be paid for candidates with at least 12 months of aerial lineman experience and demonstrate technical knowledge after successful completion of a 90 day employment period. Responsibilities: • Ability to use hand tools and equipment safely. Tools include but not limited to; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more. • Safely operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more. • Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders. • Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies • Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable • Setting up safety perimeters using signage, cones, safety barriers • Traffic Control: duties include flagging traffic when required • Understanding of separation and clearance regulations • Flexibility to work in multiple locations • This role requires frequent overnight Travel throughout Northern California. (all travel expenses and per diem covered by company Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years old • A valid, unrestricted driver's license • Previous construction experience, in the telecommunications industry required. • Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques • Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test. • Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and climb poles up to 40 ft. • Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction) • Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance • Ability to set up and maintain safe work areas • Ability to work in all weather conditions • Splicing of active & passive equipment would be a plus Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required. If interested, reply to this job posting with your contact information, resume and/or work history.