Fiber Optics Lineman

Excellent Benefit package offered: competitive pay depending on experience, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K plus company match, Employee referral bonus, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, Paid time off.

Basic Functions

Fiber Lineman / Foreman is responsible for performing diversified work related to the new construction and maintenance of aerial fiber networks, updating, and maintaining project tracking information such as production sheets, time sheets and customer required paperwork. Additional responsibilities include performing all aspects of the project in accordance with OSHA, Expanse Core Values, and customer requirements.   This position supports the Fiber Services OSP Team and works with other associates from the department to construct and deploy fiber within various markets to include Oil & Gas, Solar, Wind, Utility, Industrial, and Telecommunications. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide the needed services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of Aerial Fiber Networks
• Understanding of basic and/or advanced Fiber Installation principles
• Proficient with all phases of line construction
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
• Plan and initiate projects,
• Must have adequate time management skills
• Install new hardware, strand, fiber optic cable, and Multi Service Terminals on existing utility poles
• Install and maintain anchors, down guys, overhead guys, etc.
• Build risers, install snowshoes/slack coils
• Provide technical skills necessary for precise and timely operation and maintenance of aerial fiber deployments with an emphasis on quality
• Keep abreast of all changes affecting any records, reports, and related information affecting this position.
• Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
• On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored.
• Review and interpret underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field
• Must be able to create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order, and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment.
• Make precise recommendations for changes in running fiber optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies
• May be asked to participate in engineering, permit and construction processes
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook)
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word,  and Excel
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)

• Customer Service ‐ Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
• Team Leader – Ability to assist in supporting a group to successfully complete an assigned task, share knowledge and experience with the team, mentor junior technicians.
• Reporting – Provide timely feedback of task status, changes, issued, concerns and results
• Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Lineman Requirements & Qualifications
• Safety training as required by specific projects
• Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience.
• Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
• Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, operate bucket trucks, pull splice labs, and pull trailers required to complete routine aerial construction
• Willing to submit to pre-employment, random and for-cause drug test.
• Ability to effectively and regularly converse and comprehend in English

 Physical and Mental Demands

• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Grasp and manipulate various hand tools.
• Twist, bend, pull, push, reach, and stoop regularly.
• Standing up to 14 hours per day.

 Working Conditions and Work Environment

• Ability to work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet
• Clear vision, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships
• Precise hand-eye coordination
• Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.
• Noise levels are moderate to heavy.
• Work in different types of terrain including mud, sand, and dirt.
• Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue into the evenings.

About Expanse Electrical
Expanse Electrical Offers an Excellent Compensation Package that includes a competitive salary and enrollment into our comprehensive benefits package.

Expanse Electrical is a leader in professional services, specializing in oilfield electrical construction & maintenance; industrial electrical supplies (serving the oil & gas industries); natural gas pipeline automation; utility distribution & transmission.

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