Lineman - Wareham
About The Position
The Lineman - Wareham performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines. This role involves construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, and laying cable and conduit in the ground. The Lineman will also repair and maintain major cable systems and structures, read and interpret work orders and specifications, operate aerial and underground equipment, and set up traffic control. Accurate completion of company documentation is essential.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering / construction prints, plans and specifications
- Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
- Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to safely ascend / descend poles and ladders
- Must be able to work safely at heights in excess of 20+ feet
- Ability to move materials / equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant interruptions
- Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary
- Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Lineman
- Experience operating and working in truck mounted aerial lifts
- Experience working from engineering / construction prints, plans and specifications
- Ability to pass a criminal background screen
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record (three year lookback)
- Pre-employment drug test
- DOT physical
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years' of experience as a Lineman preferably in the telecommunications field
- Experience with coax and fiber construction (UG and Aerial)
Responsibilities
- Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire / cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground
- Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements
- Reads and interprets work orders, specifications and engineering / construction documents to determine the tasks to be performed
- Operate aerial and underground equipment needed to perform work
- Set up traffic control signs and cones
- Flag and / or direct traffic as needed
- Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)
- Proficient with office management methods and techniques
- May assist with general accounting tasks
- Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner
- Perform other tasks and assignments as assigned in order to help team complete a project
Benefits
- Hourly base rate
- Potential for increased earnings with production-based performance
- Hotel expenses (shared room) paid for travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
