Aerial Crew Groundman

Aerial Crew Groundman Job Description Cherokee Fiber & Associates is a proud division of Hyper Networks LLC. To learn more about Cherokee Fiber & Associates please visit our website at: https://www.cherokeefiber.com/

The Aerial Crew Groundman will provide ground support for aerial linemen installing telecommunications networks to residential and/or commercial addresses.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment to install ground rods, anchors
• Handle materials such as fiber optic cable reels
• Be comfortable working with power tools and hand tools
• Occasional digging of holes
• Follow safety and traffic control regulations in accordance with DOT guidelines
• Maintain a safe work environment by following codes, standards and legal regulations
• Ability to learn to maneuver large vehicles with limited visibility safely
• Work safely at all times utilizing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment
• Drilling concrete, hammering and sawing EMT, PVC and microduct pipe, installing connectors and attachments as needed to NEC and local building codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to climb and work at elevations (e. g. , from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces (e. g. , attics, crawl spaces, utility holes)
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to: lifting and/or pulling objects weighing over 70 pounds several times a day
• Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e. g. , extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather)
• When working aloft, employee's weight and tools combined may not exceed the 280-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making
• Bend/squat/kneel/stand frequently
• Safely using weight-bearing equipment (such as safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, work in a dynamic fluid environment and effectively cope with change
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (motor vehicle, drug, and background)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Valid Driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Experience working with aerial drops is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours including nights and weekends
• Working outdoors in all types of weather
• Exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic high noise levels

Cherokee Fiber & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Cherokee Fiber & Associates are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.