Aerial Lineman/Splicer

  • NextEdge
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Full Time

Summary/Objective

Aerial lineman responsible for completing assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner by specified deadlines while safely operating appropriate equipment to achieve results as dictated by the scope of work and customer expectations while maintaining a high quality of work.

Essential Functions

  • Installation of aerial cable and fiber to customer specifications including splicing and activation.
  • Complete various maintenance and new construction tasks such as risers, down guy, overhead guy, strand and hardware, anchor installation, pole transfers, tree trimming, wreck out, vertical bonds, snowshoe installation.
  • Complete as built maps to customer specifications.
  • Some underground hand digging, setting pedestals, and pulling cable will be required.
  • Work alongside, train and delegate duties to ground hand.
  • Operate and daily inspection of aerial bucket trucks and ladder.
  • Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.
  • Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.
  • Perform night splicing and activation when needed.
  • Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

  • 1-2 years of experience in cable TV field operations including cable/fiber construction practices and technical knowledge for activation and repair of plant preferred.
  • Prior experience climbing utility poles is highly preferred.
  • Comfort and proficiency working at heights, including from a bucket truck and on utility poles, is essential for success in this role.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • This is a DOT regulated position and it requires a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to be obtained every year during employment and a DOT Physical every 1-2 years.

Competencies

  • Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to create positive representation to customers and co-workers.

Work Environment

  • Able to work in all non-climate-controlled environments and all-weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  • Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours per week and weekends and work on-call rotation.

Travel

  • Limited travel may be required to other projects.

AAP/EEO Statement

NextEdge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NextEdge complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

NextEdge expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NextEdge employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job ID: 482646922
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025

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