Lineman jobs in Vermont

Overview

Waveguide is looking to hire a full-time telecom lineman crew to work remote and support the state of Vermont with FTTH builds. The Lead Telecom Lineman will function as a foreman and run their own crew. This position will not report to an office every day, but will function remote supporting our customers throughout VT.

Who We Are

Waveguide, a subsidiary of Centerline Communications, is a growing fiber optic communications company that specializes in providing end-to-end fiber optic solutions including the engineering, management, construction and maintenance of fiber optic networks for Fortune 500 network providers, wireless carriers, municipalities and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and managerial skills in which the individual is able to run small jobs with a few crews looking to them for guidance
• Must be able to receive any work within the normal scope of work we do and be able to complete in a timely fashion (aerial and underground)
• Responsible for all crew paperwork and documentation; turn in all correct documentation associated with job upon completion of the task
• Responsible for delegating work within the crew and take a leadership role by taking responsibility for the actions of himself and his crew
• Ability to able to read maps (design), able to run assist wheel and figure 8 fiber
• Can hook and climb poles successfully, assemble stock I.E. snow shoes
• Can build strand, load a lasher, lash cable and fiber and be able to do all basic pole transfers
• Stock truck with stock for the day’s job assignment
• Check oil and do VIR before every shift
• Responsible for general organization of truck and cleanliness of truck both in and out
• Accountable for the advancement and training of anyone on the levels below them
• Conscientious regarding the safety of him/herself at times as well as the safety of every other crew member or individual on the job site

Qualifications

• Show up for work daily and on time
• Must be able to pass a Background Check, and Drug Screens
• Must possess and continue to possess a valid driver’s license and pass random driver’s license screenings
• Ability to make independent judgment and perform repetitive tasks
• Regular contact with co-workers and customers
• Within 90 days of start date, take and pass OSHA-10 Certification
• Must be able to take and pass, and continue to pass a DOT Physical
• Travel required

Work Environment

• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 80 lbs continuously
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity. Environmental Conditions exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise.  

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Waveguide is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. EEO/AAP/M/F/D/V