Lineman

Job Title: Construction Lineman

Reports To: Construction Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Build your career with Pioneer!

We are Pioneer Connect, a local broadband provider committed to providing phone and internet, that keep our customers connected from the Central Oregon Coast to the Willamette Valley.

Pioneer is recruiting for a Construction Lineman in our Philomath, Oregon location.

Position Overview

Attention all skilled Linemen! We have an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your expertise in construction, removal, and maintenance of the telephone plant. Join our dynamic team and utilize your judgment to ensure excellence within industry standards. Make impactful decisions that keep our network running smoothly and efficiently. Embrace this rewarding position and become an integral part of our dedicated team!

What you can expect from Pioneer:

Individually and as a company, our employees take pride in working hard for the people whom we have the honor and privilege to serve. We are proud to play a role in helping make each of our communities a better place to live and work.

We love what we do and will provide you with support, every step of your career. Pioneer offers an insurance package which provides employer-paid health coverage for the family and a generous retirement program. Taking care of you is important to us!

Since our founding over 75 years ago, Pioneer Connect has been overcoming barriers and thinking creatively to bring our customers the best possible services at an affordable price.

If this is of interest to you, read on for the full job description!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Construction, Removal, Maintenance- 90%

• Responsible for placing underground cable facilities within a conduit system.
• Places direct buried cable facilities with the use of plowing and trenching equipment.
• Performs maintenance within rights-of-way. Restores disturbed surfaces and other landscaping duties.
• Performs various aerial duties including climbing poles, installing or removing cable, installing messenger strands, lashing telephone cable to messenger strand, and transferring cable and equipment from one pole to another.
• Sets telephone poles by using a line truck equipped with a digger derrick. Performs various types of bracing and anchoring practices.
• Inspects completed work assignments and work areas to ensure compliance with Company standards.
• Responsible for completing assigned projects to the specifications of the Engineering Department, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and/or practices standard to the telecommunications construction industry.

Administration- 10%

• Ensures all tools and work equipment are in good working order and are properly maintained and stored.
• Reports defective tools and equipment so they can be replaced or repaired.
• Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and safe practices.
• Keeps informed of Company policies and procedures.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment safety inspections and requests service when needed.
• Responsible for the daily time sheet and charging out of materials used on the job.
• Work closely with personnel from other departments to accomplish completion of work orders.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, and stays up to date with the Company’s products and services in order to assist customers with questions on how to use, and encourages adoption, of products and services.
• Actively participates in the performance management process which includes goal setting and identifying opportunities to learn, develop and/or improve skills.
• Proactively follows through on meeting performance objectives and expectations.
• Cooperates with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in daily interactions. Encourages positive relationships among the staff and promotes good morale in the workplace.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with personnel from other utilities and governing agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state driver's license required
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a CDL
• Minimum one (1) year of hands-on experience in construction or telecommunications/lineman work, or other closely related field
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read and interpret cable record maps, staking sheets, and work orders required for the Outside Plant construction.
• Must have working knowledge of proper operating practices and procedures for equipment assigned to the Construction Department.
• Must be familiar with RUS specifications and procedures.
• Must be familiar with the National Electric Safety Code as related to telephony.
• Must know and follow the Company’s policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Must have a current First Aid and CPR certification card.
• Must maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Must have certification for flagging traffic or the ability to get certified within six months.
• Must understand, and be able to work with, cable color codes.
• Must be able to climb poles.
• Requires computer skills using MS Office 365.
• Requires the ability to maintain good working relations with other departments and outside agencies.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Requires the ability to work under various conditions.
• Must have time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Possess strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to diagnose and solve complex problems.
• Requires the ability to work under minimal supervision and work flexible hours including extended hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NISC systems and NJUNS systems.
• CDL

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is physically demanding and may require working under stress in hazardous situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, bend and stoop.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical effort applied in this job includes:

• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Shoveling
• Manipulating
• Keying/typing

Lifting and frequency required by the job:

• Less than 1 lb. – more than 70%
• Between 1 & 5 lbs. – 15% to 40%
• Between 5 & 25 lbs. – 15% to 40%
• Between 25 & 60 lbs. - less than 15%
• More than 60 lbs. - less than 15%

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job is typically performed outdoors. The work environment characteristics include heights and inclement weather.

Attendance

Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Safety

This position requires the ability to support a safe work environment by performing duties in accordance with acceptable, safe work procedures. This includes but is not limited to: reporting all incidents and accidents to your supervisor immediately but no later than within 24 hours; maintaining the work area in a safe and healthful condition; reporting, and whenever possible correcting, unsafe working conditions; operating vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner; and providing assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees are valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

Acknowledgement

By applying for this role, you acknowledge you are able to perform all the essential functions of the job, as described in this job description. You also acknowledge that your submitted resume is truthful and accurate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to commute daily to the Pioneer Connect offices located in Philomath, OR?
• Do you currently hold, or are you able to obtain, a CDL license?

Experience:

• hands-on experience in construction or telecom: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person