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We are seeking a skilled Line Worker to join our Kinetic Construction and Engineering organization. As a Line Worker, you will play a critical role in installing, repairing, and maintaining poles, cables, and conduits. You will also be responsible for installing aerial and buried cables with associated hardware, as well as running fiber optic and copper cable.

• Install, repair, and maintain poles, using electronic test equipment to measure signal strength and interpret staking sheets and blueprints.
• Install aerial cables (fiber and copper), inspect these lines, analyze, and record test results and assess transmission characteristics to locate faults.
• Set up service for customers by installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
• Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.
• String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension using jacks, hoist, and other equipment as necessary.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches/manholes.
• Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
• Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards and RUS standards.
• Read and follow design engineers' instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
• Prepare engineering field notes.
• Interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps and in the field with clarity and detail and make recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies.
• Participate in engineering, permit and construction processes as required.
• Recognize and repair route issues including but not limited to, hand hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control.
• Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.

• Ability to use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, bucket trucks, back hoes, trenchers, or cable plows.
• Outside plant construction experience including the installation, repair and maintenance of poles and buried or aerial cable.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass DOT certification pre-hire.
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL post-hire.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time.
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze (Pole Climbing Certifications).
• Proficient at operating various Construction Equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of outside plant construction experience including the installation, repair and maintenance of poles and buried or aerial cable or related Trade School certification in-lieu of one year of experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing Continuously: 67-100%
• Walking Continuously: 67 – 100%
• Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%
• Driving - Car: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Van: Continuously: 67-100%
• CMV: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Climbing: Continuously: 67-100%
• Bending: Continuously: 67-100%
• Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%
• Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100%
• Carrying: Continuously: 67-100%
• Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100%
• Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
• >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
• >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
• Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100%
• Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100%
• Operate Foot Control: Continuously: 67-100%
• Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%
• Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%
• Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100%
• Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100%
• Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%
• Cold: Frequently: 34-66%
• Heat: Frequently: 34-66%
• Dampness: Frequently: 34-66%
• Heights: Frequently: 34-66%
• Vibration: Frequently: 34-66%
• Skin Irritants: Frequently: 34-66%
• Lung Irritants: Dust: Frequently: 34-66%
• Fumes/Gases: Frequently: 34-66%

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

At Windstream, we are committed to creating a workplace culture that values innovation, belonging, and diversity. We believe that every member of our team has the power to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, and we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future for all.

• WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group
• WOW – Women Employee Resource Group
• WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
• WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group
• WARG – Ability Resource Group
• LaFamilia –Hispanic Resource Group
• AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group