Pillar Innovations · 3 hours ago
Sr. Aerial Fiber Technician – Grantsville, MD
Grantsville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$25/hr - $28/hr
5+ years expPillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in various industries. They are seeking a Senior Aerial Construction Technician - Fiber Optics to oversee and perform complex installations, maintenance, and repairs of overhead fiber lines, while leading and mentoring team members in the field.
EnergyMiningRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Safely perform work in communication and energized spaces
Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab
Record and report the sequential foot marks by the operator or groundman
Responsible for framing poles
Pull cable, strand, fiber, and lash, for extended periods of time
Provide framing and attachment hardware for operator, jack down guys, pull lasher
Monitor basic gauges to determine tension and pressure on the cable lines
Monitor cable during installs for appropriate tension during critical turning points and transitions
Identify the location of and direct the navigation of the crew into Energized Spaces
Read, interpret, and modify design packages
Oversee 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation
Lead, mentor, and train field personnel
Qualification
Required
Valid Driver's License is required
Flagger Certification required
Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and confined spaces
Ability to climb poles up to 40' using standard safety protocols
Qualify as an Electrically Qualified Communication Lineman
Safely perform work in communication and energized spaces
Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab
Record and report the sequential foot marks by the operator or groundman
Responsible for framing poles
Pull cable, strand, fiber, and lash, for extended periods of time
Provide framing and attachment hardware for operator, jack down guys, pull lasher
Monitor basic gauges to determine tension and pressure on the cable lines
Monitor cable during installs for appropriate tension during critical turning points and transitions
Identify the location of and direct the navigation of the crew into Energized Spaces
Read, interpret, and modify design packages
Oversee 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation
Lead, mentor, and train field personnel
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces
Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
Able to walk long distances
Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance
Participate in work requiring pole climbing
Recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards such as missing and or degraded parts and hardware
Monitor and maintain min/max truck stock materials
Perform minor field repairs on equipment (i.e., reel trailer, bucket and placer truck, and winder trailer)
Provide leadership and successfully complete leadership tasks assigned in the field
Responsible for leading projects or crews
Read and interpret design packages
Responsible for completing time and material (T&M) documentation
Provide guidance in the proper use and wearing of job-specific PPE
Assist with 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation oversight
Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers
Lead team members as required in the absence of a Sr. Technician or Manager
Preferred
5+ years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred
CDL A/B preferred
Proficient with the following equipment ladders, bucket truck, man lift, cable puller, and reel stands
Experience operating small equipment experience (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances
Company
Pillar Innovations
Pillar Innovations is an oil & energy company specializing in mining services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shawn Bender
Chief Executive Officer
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