Aerial Operator Job Description

Cherokee Fiber & Associates is a proud division of Hyper Networks LLC. To learn more about Cherokee Fiber & Associates please visit our website at: https://www.cherokeefiber.com/

Responsibilities

An Aerial Operator, will support aerial crews doing overhead construction and repair of fiber and telecom cables at commercial and/residential areas. This position will report to the OSP Manager. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use equipment to install ground rods, anchors

• Handle materials such as fiber optic cable reels

• Climb poles or use a bucket truck to perform installation, relocation, and maintenance 

• Be comfortable working with power tools and hand tools

• Comfortable working off of ladders as needed

• Maintain a safe work environment by following codes, standards and legal regulations

• Ability to maneuver large vehicles with limited visibility safely

• Read and understand schematics and construction prints 

• Document construction progress through written and photographic documentation

• Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the field

• Work safely at all times utilizing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment

• Drill holes for aerial attachments in wooden or metal poles as needed

• Install wire strand per design

• Use of aerial tools such as chain hoist, lifting straps, cable lasher, etc

• Setting of telephone poles up to 60’ in height

• Supervise and work with ground crew for optimum efficiency

• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to climb and work at elevations (e. g. , from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

• Ability to work in confined spaces (e. g. , attics, crawl spaces, utility holes)

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to: lifting and/or pulling objects weighing over 100 pounds several times a day

• Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e. g. , extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather)

• When working aloft, employee's weight and tools combined may not exceed the 280-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer

• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making

• Bend/squat/kneel/stand frequently

• Safely using weight-bearing equipment (such as safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipment

• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (motor vehicle, drug, and background)

Education and Experience

• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality 

• You are comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles

• Experience with fiber and/or copper splicing is preferred 

• You have a valid driver's license (CDL preferred)

Cherokee Fiber & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Cherokee Fiber & Associates are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.