Aerial Lineman Groundhand

Position Summary

About Us

Javelin Utility Services is a fast-growing leader in the telecommunications services industries, headquartered in Springfield, OR that provides construction services to clients in Washington, Oregon, and California. Our team provides experience in the ISP and OSP fiber and copper cable upgrades, design & engineering, and traffic control services. We work for clients such as Charter/Spectrum Communications, MasTec, Wave Broadband, Wholesail, and others.

Job Description

Javelin Utility Services Inc. is searching for an Aerial Lineman Groundhand to join us in our Springfield, Oregon office. As an Aerial Lineman Groundhand, you will assist the journeyman lineman and crew to install, construct, maintain and repair Telcom fiber optic and coax cables - both overhead and underground while utilizing line trucks, aerial boom, lifts, and wire pulling equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years of related construction experience
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license (Commercial driver’s license preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques
• Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet
• Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction)
• Able to lift/carry 70 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. as needed with or without assistance
• Ability to set up & maintain safe work areas
• Must be able to climb poles or use a bucket truck to perform installation, relocation, and maintenance of aerial plants
• Be able to read and understand schematics and construction prints
• Manage troubleshooting problems as they arise in the field
• Be able to Load and unload materials and equipment
• Manage all tools and equipment
• Complete occasional underground activities, such as proof and place cable/fiber in conduit
• Must have excellent communication skills

• Safety focused – setting up and maintaining safe work environments
• Be able to lift and carry 70 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. as needed
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Job Requirements:

• Be able to lift and carry 70 lbs.
• Must pass U/A Test (urinalysis)
• Javelin Utility Services Inc. is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a clean driving record and a Valid Driver’s License.

Javelin Utility Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.