Fiber Optic Lineman

Planet Networks is filled with humble, life-long learners who are eager to help one another, and the company succeed. We support our employees to cultivate their strengths and expand their opportunities within the company structure.

We are looking for a Fiber Optic Lineman to be responsible for performing diversified work related to the new construction and maintenance of aerial fiber networks, updating, and maintaining project tracking information such as production sheets. Additional responsibilities include performing all aspects of the project in accordance with OSHA, Expanse Core Values, and customer requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Climbing poles to repair overhead lines, or inspecting Fiber Optic lines for possible repair or replacement
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Material management and job planning
• Provide the needed services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of Aerial Fiber Networks
• Understanding of basic and/or advanced Fiber Installation principles
• Proficient with all phases of line construction
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans and specifications
• Plan and initiate projects
• Must have adequate time management skills
• Install new hardware, strand, Fiber Optic cable, and Multi Service Terminals on existing utility poles
• Install and maintain anchors, down guys, overhead guys, etc.
• Build risers, install snowshoes/slack coils
• Provide technical skills necessary for precise and timely operation and maintenance of aerial fiber deployments with an emphasis on quality
• Keep abreast of all changes affecting any records, reports, and related information affecting this position.
• Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
• On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored.
• Review and interpret underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field
• Must be able to create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order, and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment.
• Make precise recommendations for changes in running Fiber Optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies
• May be asked to participate in engineering, permit and construction processes
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook)
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.