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Aerial Lineman - Entry Level Apprentice

Elkhart, IN

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Overview and Essential Functions

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for an Aerial Lineman Apprentice to join our team and help connect America. The Aerial Lineman Apprentice (entry level) will perform aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors.

What you’ll do…

You will assist in installing and repairing aerial telecommunications cable
You will safely use hand tools and equipment such as; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more
You will safely operate mechanized equipment such as; bucket trucks, digger derricks, excavators, and more
You will set up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
You will flag traffic when instructed
You will understand separation and clearance regulations
You will safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders
You will maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies
You will complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who we are looking for…

You are at least 18 years old
You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
You are able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card
You have a valid standard Driver's License or Class A Commercial Driver's License
You have previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry
You have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques
You are able to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet
You are able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction)
You are able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance
You are able to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call
You are able to maintain a safe work environment
You are able to work in all weather conditions
You are able to travel when travel is required
You may have experience splicing of active & passive equipment

Benefits and Company Summary

What you'll get...

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Company Discounts
Legal Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
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Who we are...

TCS Communications LLC provides specialty-contracting services ranging from full service turnkey project management to specialized applications meeting telecommunications industry needs. Services include placing poles, anchors and guys, aerial strand and cable, direct buried pipe, trenching cable, conventional and directional boring, placing underground conduit systems, performing inside wiring and cabling, and testing and maintenance services.

Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, TCS was founded in 1978, and serves telecommunications and other utility customers in the throughout the United States. TCS' has extensive management experience and is ready to provide the quality service that customers expect, as well as expand to meet the needs of utility owners, educational institutions, and governmental communities as they move to build fiber networks, broadband systems and other applications.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.