Aerial Telecom Lineman

**Job Description** =================== ITG Communication is currently hiring for Aerial Telecom Lineman (New Orleans, LA). Responsible for performing skilled aerial telecommunications construction and maintenance work for fiber and copper network infrastructure. This role ensures safe and efficient installation of aerial telecom facilities while adhering to company standards, client specifications, and industry safety requirements. The Aerial Telecom Lineman serves as the lead technician on aerial construction sites, directing groundmen and crew members while maintaining responsibility for work quality, productivity, and crew safety. **Responsibilities** ==================== * Perform aerial telecommunications construction activities including pole climbing, strand placement, cable placement, and lashing of fiber or copper cables according to project specifications and safety protocols. * Lead and direct groundmen and crew members in supporting aerial construction activities. * Interpret and follow telecommunications construction plans, design maps, and fiber route documentation. * Install aerial telecommunications infrastructure including messenger strand, fiber optic cable, copper cable, anchors, hardware, and related components. * Operate bucket trucks, utility vehicles, and specialized aerial construction equipment such as tensioners, cable pullers, and lashers. * Ensure installation practices comply with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), company standards, and client specifications for telecommunications infrastructure. * Identify and resolve field construction challenges including clearance issues, pole loading concerns, and route adjustments. * Perform quality checks on completed aerial construction work to ensure compliance with engineering designs and client requirements. * Document work progress, material usage, and field conditions for reporting and project tracking. * Maintain strict adherence to safety policies including proper use of