Aerial Telecom Ground Hand

Do you have experience as a Ground Hand working along side an Aerial Lineman? Or maybe you have training and are looking to enter the field? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in the telecom service industry? Then why not come grow with us?!

At Patriot Broadband Construction LLC dba Patriot Broadband Technologies, an Aerial Telecom Ground Hand works with the aerial construction team and assists with aerial strand, fiber installation and maintenance activities. This role supports manual tasks such as transporting materials, preparing job sites for work activities, and operating bucket trucks. The Aerial Telecom Ground Hand also directs traffic flow and is responsible for ensuring safe operating practices personally and for the team as a whole.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Some of the required skills for this role are the ability to read and interpret fiber schematics, HFC maps and engineering plans, operate telecom construction equipment and use standard telecom tools, assist with loading and unloading equipment and various materials, knowledge of OSP construction safety practices as they pertain to HFC/ CATV OSP projects. Must be willing to travel to work sites with the line crew throughout the mid-Atlantic region, Vermont or other states as needed to perform work for Patriot Broadband Construction.  Travel is usually on a 1 week or 2 week assignment.

Ideal Candidates will have 3+ years relevant industry experience,  a HS diploma/ GED and additional training (either OJT or technical), a valid driver's license, the ability to pass ongoing criminal background checks per requirements of contracts, Motor Vehicle Records checks, pre-employment and random drug screenings and obtain a DOT Medical Card, the physical ability to push, pull and lift up to 75 pounds or more, climb into and out of equipment, and work at heights of 20 ft.  A climbing certificate is beneficial. 

Work Environment:

All work is outdoors, so employees in this role are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, which can include but are not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, dust as well as adverse driving conditions.

Employee Benefits:

Patriot Broadband Construction dba Patriot Broadband Technologies offers: 

9 Paid Holidays per calendar year

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty

Generous 401K plan and match