Aerial Telecom Lineman

Position Title:

Aerial Telecom Lineman

Date Posted:

05/01/2025

Location:

Appleton, WI

Job Category:

General Application

Salary Interval:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$25.00 – $45.00

Application Instructions

Tilson is on a mission to build America’s information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 14 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.

Position Description

Tilson is seeking an Aerial Telecom Lineman to join our team. The Aerial Telecom Lineman is responsible for supporting the aerial telecom construction workflows in the field. The lineman will support the foreman, and assist the ground hand in his duties.

Responsibilities:

• Lineman is an active, hands-on position that supports the day-to-day activities within an aerial telecom construction crew
• Lineman is responsible to actively participate in job site and crew safety and must exhibit and uphold Tilson’s safety values
• Must have a working knowledge of telecommunications aerial construction including make ready requirements, strand placement, cable placement, lashing, over-lashing, guying and other aerial telecom construction work flows
• Must understand and take direction from Foreman on a daily basis and participate in the construction activities of an aerial telecom construction crew
• Responsible for safe operation of all aerial bucket trucks and equipment
• May be required to assist in underground construction
• May be required to pull cable in underground construction or Aerial construction

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong work ethic and desire to be a leader
• Must be a clear and effective communicator and have a positive attitude
• The ability to take direction from aerial construction crew management
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Able to work in a fast-paced, outside environment
• The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
• Ability to operate equipment, including, but not limited to aerial bucket truck, lashing equipment, and other equipment
• 3-5 years experience working on an aerial telecom construction crew
• OSHA 10/30
• CDL preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Must be at least 21 years of age to meet Tilson’s driving eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tilson provides a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing choice, health, wellness, and financial security. Upon starting, employees can select from various medical plans, along with vision and dental insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) with company contributions, an HSA with generous employer contributions, industry-leading parental and military leave, and more. Additionally, Tilson offers new hires a time-off package that includes 10 holidays, 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, and up to 5 paid days off for hazardous weather, with additional time off based on tenure.

We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own.

Tilson believes in Safety, Composure, Respect, Accountability, Professionalism, and Integrity. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you explore our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture.

Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.

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