Sr. Aerial Fiber Technician – Grantsville, MD

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.

We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.

Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Are you an experienced fiber optics professional looking for the next step in your career? As a

Senior Aerial Construction Technician - Fiber Optics

, you’ll take on a leadership role in the field, overseeing and performing complex installations, maintenance, and repairs of overhead fiber lines. This hands-on position involves stringing and maintaining fiber optic cables, including pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines, as well as executing pole transfers, strand building, lashing, make-readies, and equipment mounting. Working within both communication and power spaces, you’ll use your expertise to troubleshoot issues, enhance operational efficiency, and guide team members in completing critical projects. If you're comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces and are ready to take on a role with greater responsibility, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact in the fiber optics industry!

- Safely perform work in communication and energized spaces

- Inspect, mobilize, and operate a bucket truck from the cab

- Record and report the sequential foot marks by the operator or groundman

- Responsible for framing poles

- Pull cable, strand, fiber, and lash, for extended periods of time

- Provide framing and attachment hardware for operator, jack down guys, pull lasher

- Monitor basic gauges to determine tension and pressure on the cable lines

- Monitor cable during installs for appropriate tension during critical turning points and transitions

- Identify the location of and direct the navigation of the crew into Energized Spaces

- Read, interpret, and modify design packages

- Oversee 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation

- Lead, mentor, and train field personnel

Working Conditions

- Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel

- Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces

- Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions

- Able to walk long distances

- Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

- 5+ years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred

- Mastery of Aerial Construction Technician II Job Duties

- Participate in work requiring pole climbing

- Recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards such as missing and or degraded parts and hardware

- Identify the location of and direct the navigation of the crew into Energized Spaces

- Monitor and maintain min/max truck stock materials

- Perform minor field repairs on equipment (i.e., reel trailer, bucket and placer truck, and winder trailer)

- Provide leadership and successfully complete leadership tasks assigned in the field

- Responsible for leading projects or crews

- Read and interpret design packages

- Responsible for completing time and material (T&M) documentation

- Provide guidance in the proper use and wearing of job-specific PPE

- Assist with 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation oversight

- Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers

- Lead team members as required in the absence of a Sr. Technician or Manager

- Valid Driver’s License is required

- CDL A/B preferred

- Proficient with the following equipment ladders, bucket truck, man lift, cable puller, and reel stands

- Experience operating small equipment experience (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)

- Flagger Certification required

- Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and confined spaces

- Ability to climb poles up to 40’ using standard safety protocols

- Qualify as an Electrically Qualified Communication Lineman

Perks/Benefits

- Comprehensive Benefits

- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage

- Life insurance

- 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match

- Short/Long term disability

- Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays

- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work

- Employee focused work environment

- On-the-job mentoring and training

- Internal job postings

- Performance and salary reviews

- Employee feedback program

- Safety-first and drug free work environments

- Bonuses and incentives for working safely

- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment

- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors

- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays

- Overtime available as applicable

- Advancement through tailored employee career paths

- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future

- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

- Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement

This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

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

USD $25.00/Hr.

USD $28.00/Hr.