Find & Apply For Cable Technician / Installer Jobs in Durango, Colorado

Company Overview:

Clearnetworx is a Montrose-based company that provides Fiber Internet services to residents and businesses from Fruita to Bayfield Colorado. We are known for being the great Western Slope internet option because of affordable pricing, reliability, and 100% local support. Our entire team represents the company on the front lines, and all members work as a team to value and fulfill the needs of our customers. We believe in providing "A Better Internet Experience" and every team member is responsible for delivering on this commitment. This position's responsibilities include clear and frequent communication with businesses, government workers, and members of our communities. This communication involves a sales mindset that focuses on how our solutions meet the needs of those we wish to serve. Our company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the organization's success by performing assigned duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively. The Aerial Tech position involves collaborating with team members, adhering to company policies, and striving to achieve both individual and collective goals. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate professionalism, maintain a positive attitude, and continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hard-working Aerial Technician to join our team. In this role, the Aerial Technician works as part of an aerial construction crew to install, maintain, and repair overhead fiber-optic infrastructure. Responsibilities include installing aerial service drops from utility poles to customer premises, constructing mainline and lateral fiber routes using strand-and-lash and All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) installation methods, and installing down guys and anchors. This position requires safe work practices, attention to construction quality, and effective coordination with crew members, supervisors, and customers. All work must comply with applicable safety requirements, industry standards, pole-owner requirements, engineering specifications, and company procedures. The position will report to the Aerial Foreman and Project Coordinator - Fiber Placement.

Key Responsibilities:

Aerial service drops: Install, secure, and route aerial fiber-optic drops from utility poles to residential and commercial customer premises, including attachment hardware, building attachments, drip loops, and service slack as required.

Mainline and lateral construction:

Install fiber-optic cable along designated aerial routes according to approved construction drawings, work orders, and project specifications.

Strand-and-lash installation:

Install support strand, associated hardware, and lashed fiber-optic cable, including cable placement, lashing, and overlash work where authorized.

ADSS installation:

Install ADSS fiber-optic cable and approved suspension, dead-end, and related hardware according to engineered designs and manufacturer requirements.

Down guys and anchors:

Install down guys, guy guards, anchors, and associated hardware at approved locations according to engineering specifications and pole-owner requirements. Confirm required utility locating and excavation authorization before ground disturbance.

Cable handling and protection:

Maintain specified cable sag, tension, clearances, bend radius, pulling limits, slack storage, and attachment positioning to prevent cable damage and support reliable performance.

Equipment operation:

Safely operate bucket trucks, aerial lifts, lashers, cable reels, pulling and tensioning equipment, and other assigned tools within training and authorization limits.

Site preparation and restoration:

Set up work zones, stage materials, protect customer property, maintain housekeeping, and restore work areas upon completion.

Quality control and documentation:

Inspect completed installations, identify deficiencies, report damaged or unsafe infrastructure, and accurately record completed work, material usage, and field changes.

Crew and customer coordination:

Communicate effectively with the crew lead, other trades, property owners, and customers to complete work safely and professionally.

Safety Follow applicable requirements:

Perform work in accordance with applicable OSHA requirements, relevant electrical and telecommunications safety codes, traffic-control requirements, pole-owner standards, manufacturer instructions, and company safety policies.

Participate in job planning:

Attend daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments, including identification of electrical exposure, traffic, weather, unstable poles, overhead obstructions, and underground utilities.

Use required protective equipment:

Properly inspect and use personal protective equipment, fall-protection systems, climbing equipment, and aerial-lift safety equipment.

Respect electrical hazards:

Maintain required approach distances and perform only work for which trained, qualified, and authorized. This position does not authorize work on energized electrical equipment.

Inspect before use:

Check tools, vehicles, rigging, lifting equipment, and fall-protection equipment; remove defective items from service and report concerns promptly.

Support emergency readiness:

Follow company rescue and emergency-response procedures and promptly report injuries, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications Relevant experience:

Experience in aerial telecommunications construction, fiber installation, utility construction, or a related field; demonstrated ability to safely perform assigned work.

Technical knowledge:

Working knowledge of aerial fiber construction methods, including service drops, strand-and-lash installation, ADSS installation, and guying and anchoring.

Construction documents:

Ability to read and follow construction drawings, route maps, work orders, and installation specifications.

Tools and equipment:

Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and aerial construction equipment appropriate to assigned responsibilities.

Driving eligibility:

Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements when operating company vehicles.

Work practices:

Dependability, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew.

Preferred Qualifications Aerial construction experience:

Prior experience installing mainline, lateral, and customer-drop fiber on utility poles.

Commercial driving credentials:

Commercial driver's license appropriate to assigned vehicles and equipment.

Relevant safety training:

Documented training in aerial-lift operation, fall protection, pole climbing and rescue where applicable, traffic control, first aid/CPR, and OSHA construction safety.

Specialized installation skills:

Experience with overlash construction, anchor installation equipment, and recognition of pole attachment and clearance issues. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Working at height: Work from aerial lifts and, where required and authorized, climb poles using approved climbing and fall-protection systems.

Physical activity:

Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and handle tools, cable, and construction materials; use team lifting or mechanical assistance as required.

Outdoor conditions:

Work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, on uneven terrain, and near roadways and active utility infrastructure.

Field schedule:

Travel to assigned job sites and work overtime, occasional weekends, or emergency restoration assignments as project needs require. What We Offer Competitive salary and performance incentives. Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement). Opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and industry conferences.

Pay:

$21.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What's something about a company's culture that would be a deal-breaker for you - even if the role was perfect? How do you like to be recognized for your work? What does meaningful recognition look like to you? If we had a "culture budget," how would you spend it?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Location:

Durango, CO 81301 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person