Aerial Lineperson

**Come Build Your Career at Aecon**

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safelyand sustainablybuilding what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projectsof our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

- **Safety First.** Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- **Integrity.** We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- **Accountability.** We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- **Inclusion. **We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our peopleare at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to **support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being**:

- Believe in helping you build your career through our **Aecon University and Leadership Programs**:

- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our **Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs**, and our **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) **to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a **leader in sustainable construction**. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by **minimizing our impact** on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

**What is the Opportunity? **Lineman

**Faster.Smarter.Safer**. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Lineperson to help us get there

140+ years in the industry means Aecon’s roots in construction and infrastructure development run deep. We have earned the position of the preferred contractor to numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) across Canada and abroad. Our Construction segment includes all aspects of the construction of both public and private infrastructure in the Civil, Urban Transportation, Nuclear, Utility, and Conventional Industrial sectors. We operate primarily in Canada but selectively pursue international initiatives.

This is a mobile project that may require working in some remote areas.

**What You’ll Do Here**:

- Provide a high level of safety, productivity and support to the line foreperson ensuring quality service.
- Interact and provide updates to Telecom Companies for the construction and maintenance of Fiber Optic and Copper Network.
- Ensure all materials associated with the construction of aerial plant for each project are ordered and available to complete the work issued.
- Access back yards or customer property to place cable using lashers.
- Installation of aerial fiber optic or copper cable using existing knowledge of all required pole hardware.
- Pull cable or strand by hand or with mechanical equipment.
- Ensure all safety signs, cones, barriers, etc. are in good shape and on the truck.
- Check timesheets and documentation to ensure accuracy of time reporting.
- Review monthly vehicle inspections and in-depth knowledge of CVOR requirements.
- Approach all customers in a courteous, professional manner ensuring deadlines are met.
- Be a positive team member through open communication and active participation in crew tasks.
- Participate in all Health and Safety efforts including daily tailboard talks with Aerial crews.
- Set up and work safely on high traffic roads according to Book 7 standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**What You Bring to the Team**:

- Experience using Line & Bucket trucks, climbing poles using spurs or ladders.
- Hands on experience with placing strand, tension requirements and all pole hardware.
- Experience placing poles, down guys, anchors, and vertical ground wires.
- Ability to read and request locates.
- Experience in interpreting communication design drawings.
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently or as a part of a crew to perform all types of Outside Plant aerial construction and maintenance/repair work.
- Strong work ethic, self-disciplined, motivated, and organized.
- Familiar with handling of fiber and copper cables.
- FTTH, copper, fiber experience is an asset.
- Valid Driver’s License, AZ or DZ a strong asset with a clean Driver’s Abstract.
- Physical strength and stamina, the ability to carry and climb a twenty-eight-foot extension ladder weighing 80 pounds.
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