Aerial Telecommunication Lineman

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title: Aerial Lineman

Our Core Values:  Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Aerial Lineman safely performs all associated tasks associated with maintaining and building overhead and underground infrastructure with fiber optic and copper cable.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Place aerial/buried telephone cable (copper and fiber) and CATV (coax)


• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles


• Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.


• Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations


• Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design


• Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to WCVT or OSHA/VOSHA, whichever standard is higher.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Success Factors:

• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions


• Proven ability to analyze job locations for utility lines, permitting, and traffic control in order to complete construction activities without quality defects, safety incidents or any type of property damage


• Proficient in completing daily inspections and reporting of maintenance issues on vehicles, trailers, and equipment


• Must maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers


• Experienced in the following tasks:


• New Cable Installs


• Pole Transfers


• Strand Building


• Cable Hanging


• Lashing Over


• Wreck Out


• Make Readies


• Ability to climb wooded utility poles and perform line work off hooks


• Proficient in Bucket Truck Operation

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired


• Experience working with underground utilities desired


• Standard State Driver License is Required


• CDL A is a plus 

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required.


• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.


• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.


• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.


• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite


• Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.