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North Sky Communications · 4 months ago

Operator Telecom Aerial Equipment

Barbourville, Kentucky

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $22/hr

Star Construction is a leading provider of comprehensive construction services for the telecommunications industry. They are seeking an Operator Telecom Aerial Equipment to operate various equipment for installation, repair, and maintenance activities associated with telecommunications construction in a safe and effective manner.

ConstructionTelecommunications

Responsibilities

All phases of telecommunication construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment

Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable

Safely use hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more

Safely operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more

Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers

Flagging traffic when required

Understanding of separation and clearance regulations

Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders

Qualification

Class A Commercial Driver’s LicenseTelecommunications construction experienceUtility trucks operationAerial cable installationSafety awarenessPhysical stamina

Required

To be 18 years of age or older

Authorization to work in the United States for this company

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License required

Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner

Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner

Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet

Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance

Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunication industry

Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction)

Routinely: Work alone in remote locations and in confined spaces with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle and heavy machinery, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift greater than 55 pounds close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed. May be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens

Occasionally: Employees may be exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts and pieces. long driving and sitting maybe required