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Aerial Lineman

Aerial Lineman

Race CommunicationsFarmersville, CA, US
Full-time
The Aerial Lineman is a skilled professional who specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical and telecommunication lines. With a strong commitment to safety, they...Show moreLast updated: 24 days ago
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Aerial Lineman

Aerial Lineman

Race CommunicationsFarmersville, CA, US
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summary :

The Aerial Lineman is a skilled professional who specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical and telecommunication lines. With a strong commitment to safety, they work collaboratively with a team, including aerial foremen and fellow team members, to develop work plans, schedules, and safety measures. Aerial Linemen utilize specialized equipment, such as bucket trucks and aerial lifts, to perform tasks at elevated heights. Their physically demanding work may involve climbing poles and handling heavy equipment. Aerial Linemen are responsible for maintaining accurate records of work, materials, and costs, and they ensure that all work adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements, including those set by OSHA. They play a critical role in ensuring the reliable functioning of overhead electrical and telecommunications infrastructure.

Qualifications and Experience :

  • Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
  • Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and medical card in good standing preferred
  • Minimum of three years of experience in aerial construction, maintenance, and repair work
  • Knowledge of electrical principles and safety procedures required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to work in all weather conditions and in high elevations
  • Ability to travel to multiple work sites, work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off hours as needed
  • The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication
  • Proficiency in Spanish Language desirable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Installation and Maintenance :

  • Installs and maintains overhead electrical lines, telecommunications lines, and associated equipment
  • Work Planning and Scheduling :

  • Works closely with the aerial foreman and fellow team members to create work plans and establish schedules
  • Project Management :

  • Guarantees timely project completion, adherence to budget constraints, and compliance with safety standards and regulations
  • Training and Mentorship :

  • Assists the aerial foreman with training and mentoring new team members, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills for performing their jobs safely and efficiently
  • Record-Keeping :

  • Ensures precision in recoding work accomplishments, materials consumption, and incurred expenses
  • Quality Assurance :

  • Regularly hosts safety meetings and carries out inspections to verify that all work is executed in a secure manner and in accordance with OSHA regulations
  • Equipment Operations and Site Maintenance :

  • Operates mechanized equipment such as a bucket truck, excavators, and trencher
  • Climbs poles up to 40 feet and operates in bucket trucks with 32’ plus ladders
  • Manages deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways
  • Adheres to and operates within the weight capacity limits specified by manufacturers for equipment and machinery : Bucket Truck : 350-pound manufacturers maximum load capacity Ladders : 300-pound manufacturers maximum load capacity
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Travel :

  • Maintains vehicle / equipment pre-op / post-op to be prepared to perform required duties
  • Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
  • Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors including businesses and / or residents depending on the nature of the job
  • May be required to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as needed to ensure work is completed
  • Safety Awareness and Compliance :

  • Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed
  • Understands, completes, and signs off all pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safety-related paperwork
  • Understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, fumes, odors, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
  • Upholds a secure work environment by adhering to regulations, procedures, and company policies, ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained
  • As Part of Our Team, You Will Enjoy :

  • 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life for all our employees
  • 401 (k) with 100% Employer-matched up to 4% of your annual income
  • Generous paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and birthday pay
  • Free Race highspeed internet and phone service where available
  • All offers of employment are contingent until all pre-employment requirements are met. These requirements may include drug and background screenings as well as Motor Vehicle and DOT related screening and reporting requirements. Race will consider qualified job applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

    Background Check : Race Communications is a Fair Chance employer abiding by Federal and applicable state Fair Chance Act (s) for all applicants and additionally abides by the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance if you are applying for a position (is) associated with our Lancaster or Palmdale offices. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Race will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

    Incoming employees will participate in our Speedway to Success onboarding and orientation program and may be required to travel to an onboarding location other than their designated worksite for the first day. Remote employees may be required to attend in-person orientation and collect their assigned equipment on their first day. Further information will be provided closer to the hire date.