Overview and Essential Functions

　　Overview:

　　Successful Lineman candidate must have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable

　　Safely use hand tools and equipment such as; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more.

　　Safely operate mechanized equipment such as; bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more.

　　Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers

　　Flagging traffic when required

　　Understanding of separation and clearance regulations

　　Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders.

　　Flexibility to work in multiple locations

　　Qualifications

　　We are currently offering a $200 s ign-on bonus if you, as the new employee, stays for 30 plus days

　　Qualifications:

　　Must be at least 18 years old

　　Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card

　　Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry.

　　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 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance

　　Ability to set up & maintain safe work areas

　　Ability to work in all weather conditions

　　Ability to travel when travel is required.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Splicing of active & passive equipment would be a plusBenefits and Company Summary

　　Company:

　　Niels Fugal Sons Company has been serving the utility construction industry since the late 1920’s and is recognized today as a well-known leader in the telecommunications and natural gas construction industry. With its corporate office in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and offices in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Niels Fugal Sons Company proudly serves the entire western United States.

　　Benefits Include:

　　Competitive Pay

　　Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

　　Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

　　Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching

　　Stock Purchase Plan

　　Short & Long Term Disability

　　Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

　　Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO)

　　EEO

　　Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.

　　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.