Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company

At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the broadband and telecommunications industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader over the last 65 years, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

Aerial Lineman

The position requires a good working knowledge of all aspects of telecommunications construction including make-ready drawings, strand placement, and cable placement (both bare strand and overlash). Knowledge of proper utility construction work on telecommunications infrastructure projects is also preferred.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Experience with aerial lift devices, utility lines and poles, and the functionality of each is required.
• Ensure accuracy of work orders and work being performed is conducted to Mears standards in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that all materials, supplies, tools, and equipment is procured in a time efficient manner
• Ensure that all machinery and tools are available to the crew, and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance.
• Ensure that work sites are cleaned and cleared of any hazardous materials prior to the beginning of a construction project.
• Comply with all DOT regulations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

What Do We Offer You?

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay Frequency: Weekly
• Compensation Range: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Company website: To apply go to our website at www.mearscareers.net
• Industry-leading benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off (PTO) and 401(k).

What is Required?

• Valid CDL required
• 1+ years aerial line experience in the telecommunications field
• Ability to read and understand make-ready drawings and sheets
• Ability to read and understand all aspects of cable design
• Strong knowledge of NESC (GO95 for California) requirements
• The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
• The ability to work aloft, either from a ladder or other aerial lift device
• Ability to travel
• Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Minimum 1 year construction general labor experience or military equivalent

Working Environment:

Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from below freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions and in rural areas. Employee s may perform duties around energized and de-energized electric lines and equipment and moving mechanical parts. Work may be performed in confined spaces. Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Work is heavy and requires exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and carrying of 10 to 50 pounds frequently is required. Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent. Job requires standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time. Performs work on poles at heights of up to 75 feet, normally in awkward positions. May spend long periods of time driving and/or riding in line construction vehicles to reach remote areas of the service territory.

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.