Aerial Telecommunications Specialist

{"h3": "Job Summary
", "p": "We are seeking an experienced Aerial Laborer to join our team at Omni Fiber LLC. As an Aerial Laborer, you will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of overhead fiber telecommunications. This role requires a high level of quality and safety in all tasks, as well as the ability to travel extensively throughout Northern and Central Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
", "ul": [{"li": "Install and repair aerial telecommunications equipment, including cables and fiber optic lines."}, {"li": "Safely operate equipment and perform construction tasks, such as digging holes, placing cables, and working aloft on poles up to 40 feet."}, {"li": "Perform aerial tasks, including new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, and connecting, rearranging, repairing, and maintaining outside cables to ensure good signal quality."}, {"li": "Attach/detach various hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or other structures, and read, understand, and interpret field prints to determine work requirements and potential hazards."}, {"li": "Ensure all installation work meets quality standards and complies with OSHA safety regulations, and restore project areas to required specifications."}, {"li": "Report project progress to the Foreman and manage materials and equipment to avoid work delays."}, {"li": "Work professionally in, on, and around customer premises, and maintain responsibility for all vehicles and equipment under your care."}, {"li": "Be available for local call-outs on weekends and set up and maintain safe work environments, including using signage, cones, safety barriers, and flagging traffic when necessary."}, {"li": "Understand and adhere to separation and clearance procedures."}], "h3": "Requirements and Qualifications
", "ul": [{"li": "Experience in telephone outside plant construction or related fields, including the placement of telecommunications cables and fiber."}, {"li": "Ability to safely climb poles with ladders and work from aerial lifts."}, {"li": "Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry."}, {"li": "Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and successful completion of pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test."}, {"li": "A valid, unrestricted driver's license and ability to perform all duties in telecommunications construction, including pole transfers, maintenance builds, new builds, cable installation, over-lash, and strand construction."}, {"li": "Must be able to lift/carry 80 pounds regularly as needed, with or without assistance."}, {"li": "Specific vision abilities needed include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus."}], "p": "This position includes 80% traveling. Omni Fiber offers free hotel stays and per diem for food cost while traveling.
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