Lineman

At AFL Integria were building more than networks - we connect what matters most: the people technology and infrastructure that keep our communities moving forward. Where others manage pieces of a project we manage the connections between them. Our goal is to be North Americas premier service and integration partner to the top critical infrastructure providers. One partner every phase connected from first plan to final connection.

We are hiring a Lineman to support the safe and efficient installation of underground and aerial fibre optic cable infrastructure. This role involves cable placement duct preparation equipment operation field documentation and adherence to all safety quality and client requirements.

Under the general direction of the Cable Installation Manager the Lineman is responsible for providing manual labour to construction field service crews. The Lineman is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient installation of underground and aerial fibre optic cable infrastructure. This role operates cable-placement equipment prepares duct systems installs cable and associated hardware completes required documentation and follows all AFL environmental health safety quality and client requirements

Responsibilities

• Pull place and install fibre optic cable through underground ducts conduits manholes vaults handholes and other underground structures.
• Set up inspect and operate cable-pulling equipment including winches rollers sheaves capstans and related placement tools.
• Perform hand and mechanical cable pulls while maintaining required pulling tension minimum bend radius and cable-handling standards.
• Complete conduit rodding duct proofing duct cleaning mule tape installation and other duct-preparation activities.
• Identify report and assist in resolving blocked damaged obstructed or otherwise unsuitable ducts.
• Properly coil rack label secure and protect fibre cable within underground structures.
• Assist with aerial cable installation including placing fibre cables multiports spiderweb or PSP cables and associated equipment.
• Lash cable and multiports to strand using a lasher ensuring all work meets applicable installation standards.
• Install aerial hardware including strand anchors bolts and related pole-mounted equipment.
• Assist with hanging strand and fibre cable using a boom truck and/or through pole-climbing activities where trained authorized and required.
• Read and interpret construction drawings plans work packages and project specifications.
• Determine cable lengths complete pre-construction documentation and obtain required reporting and signoffs.
• Prepare update and submit redline drawings to accurately reflect completed work and field changes.
• Maintain accurate cable footage records production reports daily work reports timesheets and other required project documentation.
• Identify existing utilities and safely work around underground and overhead infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain safe work zones including compliance with traffic-control requirements.
• Operate company vehicles trailers tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
• When appropriately licensed trained and authorized operate construction equipment required to complete assigned work.
• Understand the safe operation and basic functionality of bucket trucks and related aerial equipment.
• Clean inspect and maintain assigned company vehicles tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean organized and professional worksite.
• Protect confidential company client and project information.
• Take ownership of assigned work contribute to team success and identify opportunities to improve work quality and efficiency.
• Adhere to and promote AFLs environmental health safety and quality policies project specifications and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned directed or required.

Personal Qualities

• Detail oriented accuracy is required
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Results focused driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills ability to work well on a team

Qualifications

• 1 year of construction experience
• Capable of working in all temperatures and climates and in confined spaces
• Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding workload
• Work location: Work in locations that preclude the ability to return home
• Work hours: Shift work
• Traveling is required

Additional Perks:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits.

• RRSP or retirement savings matching.

• Paid vacation and personal days.

• Professional development and training support.

• Employee assistance program and wellness resources.

• Collaborative high-performing team environment.

• Strong safety quality and continuous improvement culture.

Ready to Join UsWe welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process contact We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity not discriminating based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability