Aerial Lineman - Telecom - SIGN ON BONUS at ElectriCom – Carlsbad, New Mexico

ElectriCom, a Utility Construction company, was founded in 1960 in Paoli, Indiana. ElectriCom has experienced continuous growth since its inception. The company takes pride in focusing on family values both in the workplace and with its customer base. ElectriCom seeks employees with the ability and desire to work for a progressive company. ElectriCom offers a competitive package for both wages and benefits. Employees who show quality performance will have the opportunity for advancement and further development of skills.

The position will perform tasks involving aerial and ground telecommunications work at construction/service sites. The position may require operating aerial trucks and associated equipment with handling telecom line components. Candidate must be experienced working in a utility aerial lineman position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safety first!
• Safely operator a boom truck, climb poles as needed and utilize standard tolls of the trade.
• Lead and motivate crew to meet OSHA, Customer and ElectriCom safety requirements, project specifications and daily production goals.
• Ability and willingness to follow direction from Supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers, homeowners, and customers.
• Willingness to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair overhead fiber lines.
• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Understanding of separation and clearance regulations.
• Install poles and place wires and cables.
• Keep detailed record of work activity.
• Ability to utilize bucket trucks, crawl spaces, ladders, ceilings, tunnels, and trenches to access various installation and construction points as required.
• Ability to work aloft, either from a ladder, aerial device or by gaffing.
• Ability to climb numerous telephone poles daily, approx. 20’ in height.
• Ability to lift and/or pull 100 pounds several times each day.
• Ability to endure long periods of standing, sitting or walking.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach above the head several times per day.
• Continuous use of both hands to operate hand tools and perform other duties.
• Ability to work full-time, in an outdoor environment and in all weather conditions.
• Routine Training as assigned (LMS, OSHA-10 hour, etc.).
• Roadside Traffic Control.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) w/ Company Contributions & Match
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Virtual Doctor Service through Teladoc
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability after 3 years employment
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Vacation Time/PTO and Paid Holidays
• Paid weekly
• Per Diem Eligibility

#TeamElectriCom

• Must have 1+ years’ experience in the utility/construction industry.
• Driver’s license is required, with clean driving record.
• Valid CDL is strongly desired.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.

• Must be willing travel.