Aerial Lineman - Full-time

About Us: p style="margin: 0px;"Oregon Aerial Construction (OAC) is one of the largest aerial telecommunications construction companies in the Pacific Northwest./pp style="margin: 0px;"br /Founded in 2007, and headquartered in the city of Portland, OAC provides utility services in Oregon and Washington.br /OAC’s executive team brings a combined 50 years of industry experience and is committed to providing the best possible service to our partners and customers./p About this Role: p style="margin: 0px;"Oregon Aerial Construction (OAC) is looking for an strongAerial Lineman/strong for our Portland, OR location./pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"A Successful strongAerial Lineman /strongcandidate 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. /pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"strongALL APPLICANTS BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK. /strong/p What You'll Do: p style="margin: 0px;"strongResponsibilities: /strong/pulliRead blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the repair or pole transfer./liliCut, assemble and install cables, lashing, mounts, arms, bonds and guy wires./liliInstall and maintain fiber, cable and phone equipment./liliLocate and repair issues quickly./liliPlace, transfer and remove poles./liliPerform all City and D.O.T. requirements: Pre-trip, Vehicle condition report, etc./liliPre-trip: Check vehicles before operating for proper functioning of equipment and safety devices./liliVehicle condition report: Accurately documenting the condition of vehicle./liliResponsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicles up to standards of appropriate levels of cleanliness./liliUtilize tablets to complete proper ticket paperwork for billing and invoice purposes./liliLoad materials in truck as required./liliPerform related work as required./li/ulp style="margin: 0px;" /p What You'll Bring: p style="margin: 0px;"strongQualifications: /strong/pulliPossess a valid CDL driver's license with a good driving record./liliHigh School Diploma from accredited school or its equivalent./liliTwo (2) years of experience in aerial construction or telecom trade./liliMay be required to work long, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the business.Skill in the operation of assigned equipment./liliAbility to apply preventative maintenance and service to motor vehicles and motorized equipment and to make minor adjustments to correct performance malfunctions in the field./liliAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions./liliAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public./li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"strongPreferred Qualifications: /strong/pulliPrevious construction experience, preferably in the telecommunication industry. /liliAble to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction) /liliAbility to travel. /li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"strongWorking Conditions: /strong/pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels. /pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"strongPhysical Requirements: /strong/pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-75 pounds). Intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects (100+ pounds) and getting in and out of a truck several times a day./pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus./p What You'll Get: p style="margin: 0px;"strongBenefits Include: /strong/pulliHealth Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans /liliFlexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts /liliRetirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching /liliShort Long Term Disability /liliSupplemental Life and ADD Insurance /liliPaid Holidays and Vacation /liliCompetitive Pay /li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee. /pp style="margin: 0px;"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 /pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"Oregon Aerial Construction/p Equal Opportunity Employer: p style="margin: 0px;"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.br /br /We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. br /br /We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department./p