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Lead Aerial Lineman

Salem, OR

Hiring company: Hunter Communications Inc

About the role

Description:

Join a well established, rapidly growing company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs!

At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a rich benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer very generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with a generous employer match, and bonus opportunities.

The Lead Aerial Lineman responsible for directing their crew in the safe and efficient operations of installing, maintaining and repairing fiber lines and systems, in addition to drops. The Lead Aerial Lineman is proficient in the operation of running fiber cables and lines from mainline fiber sources to homes and businesses.

Assists in coordination of employee reviews, new employee hiring, and employee conduct/ implementation of disciplinary actions. Acts as the primary contact and supervisor for leads/supervisors/foreman (“Leads”) working in the field on aerial projects, with other foreman, and crew members. Communicates issues to the Aerial Field Operations Manager, VP of Construction and Construction Operations Administrator, and as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Familiarity with materials, equipment, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground utilities
  • Operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
  • Regularly operate bucket truck
  • Pole transfers and aerial construction
  • Set poles and place anchors
  • Installing various types of fiber cables and wires
  • Making repairs to damaged fiber lines
  • Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration
  • Responsible for training all OSP employees on all aspects of aerial construction
  • Performance Journals in Paylocity; create goals for each employee monthly based on the responses in their EPJ in Paylocity. Support personnel in completing those goals
  • Works with other departments as needed to ensure the department is providing necessary deliverables and collaborate on better processes or areas for improvement
  • Serve as a resource designated crew members to reach out to for any guidance, support, etc.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in utility construction, knowledge of fiber, telephone and CATV OSP.
  • A minimum of 5 years, in effective supervision of personnel and thorough understanding of industry standard safety procedures.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Class A CDL.
  • Must be versed in the safe operation of all aerial equipment.
  • GO 95 proficient as well as NESC.
  • Flagging, CPR, Forklift, Bucket truck and manlift certified and a current Oregon Traffic Control Supervisor certification.

Working conditions:

Conditions will be in the field and in various types of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Must be in excellent physical condition with the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on occasion, with good hand and finger dexterity to carry and use tools / equipment as necessary.

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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