Aerial Line Technician

TAK offers great benefits including:

• Paid Training
• Paid weekly
• Great Redwing Boot program
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation Pay & Sick Pay
• Life, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance and 401k
• Great Management Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Aerial Line Technician is responsible for placing and lashing coax or fiber; laying and installing all cables in compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Interact and communicate with co-workers and customers in a clear and professional manor.
• Perform operation of aerial lifts, lashers and other construction equipment.
• Work with immediate supervisor, and perform all duties with minimal supervision
• Available for overnight travel on an as needed basis.
• Recognize, practice and enforce Construction safety rules and procedures, demonstrate proficient use of all safety gear
• Keep assigned vehicle in a neat, stocked and organized manor.
• Work normal and odd hours, to include midnight to early morning work as assigned
• Drive large bucket truck, and back/maneuver cable trailer
• Understand the concepts and terminology of system design maps
• Understanding of a forward SLM and its operation
• Perform minor plant maintenance and pole transfers, cut over end of line hardline coax/soft drop cable
• Complete all assigned paperwork in an efficient and timely manner
• Adhere to all Company and departmental policies, standards and established procedures
• Safety is the responsibility of every employee. All safety procedures or policies outlined in the safety manual, and all regulatory requirements (OSHA, etc.) are expected to be followed

PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines required
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR screen
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screen and drug test

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, cleaning solutions
• Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or night
• Work performed near power lines and electricity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Safely use weight-bearing equipment (safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of the equipment
• Accurately measure distances, using tapes or other measuring devices
• Carry, climb, operate and work upon an extension ladder, (approximately 28 feet high and 80 pounds), use weight-bearing equipment (safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of the equipment
• Differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires, and work with wire to make cable connections
• Perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs in addition to an extension ladder)
• Use hand tools in the manner for which they were intended including electric drills, hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers
• Safely walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment including ladders and fully loaded tool belts
• Work while standing 75 to 90% of the time

TAK Communications WI, LLC strives to hire, recruit and promote associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. TAK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. TAK Communications will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.