Lineman I, II, III - Required CDL-A

Congruex • Charleston, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lineman builds and maintains telecommunications systems that may include aerial and underground facilities. The position performs construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency work on telecom cables, structures, and related equipment at remote outdoor locations. Work may involve climbing poles and ladders, working at elevations and in confined spaces, operating power equipment, and working in inclement weather. The role requires a valid driver’s license, transportation, and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The position is hourly and non-exempt. Salary is determined based on skills and experience and equity with employees in similar roles.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL); the job title specifies CDL-A.
• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecommunications line construction.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.
• Ability to distinguish wire and cable colors.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment, climb structures, and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including fractions for drilling and pole sizing and calculations of material and hardware lengths.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at high elevations, including poles, hydraulic lift buckets, and ladders.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work as needed.
• Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Willingness to perform work supporting company values and goals.
• Required credentials and training: DOT Medical Card, First Aid Certification, Flagger Certification, Competent Person Certification, OSHA 10, Silica Training, Confined Space Training, Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety, and Forklift Certification.
• Ability to climb poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects; work in confined spaces; and push, pull, reach, and carry tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to load and unload tools and equipment on the truck and coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
• Vision sufficient for depth perception, close and distance vision, and adjustment of focus.
• Ability to maintain visual and audible contact with crew members and moving or stationary persons, vehicles, and objects for safe coordination.
• Ability to drive and sit as required for work at remote locations and to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain cable systems and structures, including lashing, cable strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, substructure repairs, and wire or cable replacements for outages, maintenance, rebuilds, emergencies, or hazards.
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and cut sheets to determine the work and its sequence.
• Perform construction tasks such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire or cable, and laying cable and conduit underground.
• Operate power equipment, including compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and truck-mounted hydraulic aerial lifts.
• Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and, when required, remove water and debris from manholes.
• Dismantle, move, and remove aerial, underground, or building wire, cable, associated equipment, and hardware.
• Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Respond to and participate in emergency and outage work requiring heavy construction capabilities.
• Ensure work considers customer and public safety and complies with governmental orders.
• Complete daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
• 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting from day one.
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles and competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles.
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• Company-paid maternity and parental leave options.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, with employee-paid voluntary options.
• Free wellness benefits, including counseling, financial planning, and caregiver support.
• Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed