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Pillar Innovations

Sr. Aerial Fiber Technician - Grantsville, MD

Pillar Innovations, Grantsville, Maryland, United States, 21536

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Base pay range $25.00/hr - $25.00/hr

About Us 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. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work‑life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can‑do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry‑level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Position Overview Are you an experienced fiber optics professional looking for the next step in your career? As a Senior Aerial Construction Technician – Fiber Optics, you'll take on a leadership role in the field, overseeing and performing complex installations, maintenance, and repairs of overhead fiber lines. This hands‑on position involves stringing and maintaining fiber optic cables, including pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines, as well as executing pole transfers, strand building, lashing, make‑readies, and equipment mounting. Working within both communication and power spaces, you'll use your expertise to troubleshoot issues, enhance operational efficiency, and guide team members in completing critical projects. If you're comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces and are ready to take on a role with greater responsibility, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact in the fiber optics industry!

What You'll Do

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

Working Conditions

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

What You'll Bring

5+ years of relevant fiber optics experience preferred

Mastery of aerial construction technician II job duties

Participate in work requiring pole climbing

Recognize general safety hazards and electrical‑specific hazards such as missing and/or degraded parts and hardware

Identify and respond to hazardous situations

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

Required Skills and Qualifications

Valid driver's license is required

CDL A/B preferred

Proficient with ladders, bucket truck, man lift, cable puller, and reel stands

Experience operating small equipment (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)

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

Perks / 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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with the Company's Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Min: USD $25.00 per hour. Max: USD $28.00 per hour.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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