Fiber Optic Lineman

Key Responsibilities: Aerial Construction Install, lash, and maintain strand and fiber optic cable on utility poles. Set anchors, guy wires, and down guys as required by design or construction prints. Perform over-lashing, new build, and maintenance work safely around existing plant. Identify and correct low-hanging, damaged, or non-compliant aerial spans. Leadership & Crew Oversight Lead and manage a small aerial construction crew (typically 24 team members).Ensure proper use of PPE by all personnel on site and verify compliance with OSHA and company safety policies. Conduct daily safety briefings, identify potential hazards, and enforce corrective actions immediately. Manage and resolve crew issues or conflicts on-site before escalating to the Linecrew Supervisor when necessary. Maintain a positive, professional, and productive team environment focused on safety and quality. Technical & Mapping Read and interpret construction prints, maps, and splice diagrams accurately. Identify poles, spans, and attachment points per engineering design. Maintain accurate field documentation of completed work, materials used, and any deviations. Field Operations Coordinate daily operations with the Linecrew Supervisor to ensure project milestones are met. Communicate effectively with groundhands, splicers, and any other OSP units. Assist in traffic control setup, equipment staging, and job site cleanup. Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure readiness and safety compliance.

Groundhand Core Competencies: (Foundational Skills)Setting up and maintaining traffic control zones in accordance with DOT and company standards. Flagging vehicular traffic and placing cones, signs, and barriers properly. Operating company vehicles (bucket trucks, pickups, and trailers) safely. Loading, unloading, and distributing strand, fiber, and hardware to aerial crews. Maintaining organized staging areas, tools, and equipment. Assisting with pulling, tensioning, and lasher operations from the ground. Ensuring clean, safe, and efficient job site conditions at all times.

Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in aerial fiber optic or telecommunications linework. Proven ability to climb utility poles using hooks, belts, and fall protection systems. Skilled in use of lashers, strand blocks, rollers, tensioners, and aerial tools. Strong understanding of aerial construction prints and OSP standards. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in a crew environment. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work safely in all weather conditions. Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.