Aerial Lineman at Verita Telecommunications Corp – Northwood, Ohio

The Aerial Lineman is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of aerial telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic cable and related hardware. This role involves working at heights on poles and in bucket trucks to ensure safe, high-quality installations while adhering to company and industry safety standards.

• Install aerial fiber optic cable on existing utility poles.

• Perform strand placement, lashing, clipping, and over-lashing.

• Install anchors, guys, and other pole hardware.

• Transfer existing communications lines as required.

• Safely operate bucket trucks and climbing gear.

• Read and interpret construction prints and work orders.

• Maintain proper clearances from power and existing utilities.

• Perform pole transfers and mid-span splicing prep (if applicable).

• Conduct daily vehicle and equipment inspections.

• Maintain clean and organized job sites.

• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.

• 1–3+ years of aerial telecom or utility line experience.

• Experience working from bucket trucks and/or climbing poles.

• Knowledge of strand construction and lashing procedures.

• Understanding of NESC safety standards.

• Ability to work at heights (25–50+ feet).

• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).

• Ability to lift 75+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.

• Willingness to travel (if applicable).

• Fiber splicing experience (a plus).

• Experience with pole transfers and make-ready work.

• Traffic control certification.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

• Work at heights for extended periods.

• Frequent climbing, bending, lifting, and reaching.

• Exposure to outdoor elements (heat, cold, wind, rain).

• Ability to safely operate aerial lift equipment.

• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset at all times.

• Wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, harness, gloves, etc.).

• Conduct daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

• Maintain proper minimum approach distances from energized lines.

• Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions are identified.

Team Verita Benefits!

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness

• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness