Lineman

Cable Services Company Inc • Muncy Creek Township, PA

21h

About The Position

The Lineman performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines.

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
• It takes great pride in delivering an excellent work product
• 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
• Weekly travel is required for this position. Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room)
• High School diploma or equivalent with a 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
• Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED