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Pillar Innovations

Aerial Fiber Technician II

Pillar Innovations, Grantsville, Maryland, United States, 21536

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Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Position overview Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can work outdoors, solve problems, and be part of a team that keeps communities connected? As an Aerial Construction Technician II - Fiber Optics, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining fiber optic networks by installing, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead fiber lines. This position involves pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines, as well as performing pole transfers, strand building, lashing, make-readies, and mounting equipment. You will work in both communication and power spaces and gain experience in a growing industry. If you enjoy working with your hands, aren\'t afraid of heights or confined spaces, and want to be part of a supportive team, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with room for advancement.

What You'll Do

Safely perform work in communication spaces

Qualify to work safely in energized spaces

Participate in work requiring pole climbing

Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab

Record and report the sequential footmarks by the operator or groundman

Responsible for framing poles

Pull cable, strand, fiber, and lash for extended periods

Provide framing and attachment hardware for the operator, jack-down guys, pull lashers

Working conditions

Walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders and stairs; crawl/kneel

Climb poles; carry, set up and extend ladders up to 65 pounds; work at heights up to 60 feet

Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions

Able to walk long distances

Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

What you'll bring

2-4 years of relevant fiber optics experience preferred

Mastery of Aerial Construction Technician I job duties

Ability to safely perform work in communication spaces and energized spaces

Experience with pole climbing and use of basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)

Ability to inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab

Experience pulling cable, strand, fiber, and lash for extended periods

Assist with field repairs and site housekeeping as needed

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Oil and Gas

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