Plant Maintenance Lineman 1
About The Position
The Plant Maintenance Lineman is responsible for the outside plant maintenance and construction of underground and aerial CATV and Telco facilities, including HFC and FTTH plant. The role involves construction, maintenance, transfers, splicing, amplifier setup, and reading network design prints. It is physically demanding and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, performing work at heights, and traveling with consecutive weekly overnight stays as required. The successful candidate can work independently and as part of a team and is expected to follow safety policies and maintain company vehicles and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Working knowledge of various tools and equipment and excellent mechanical aptitude.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an excellent driving record.
- Capability to acquire a Class A CDL with air brakes and other proper endorsements as required.
- Ability to work safely and rapidly under time pressure.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently and meet the physical demands of a labor-intensive job.
- Ability to meet weight limit requirements for safe use of ladders, bucket lifts, and climbing hooks.
- Physical capability to climb poles using climbing hooks and perform required job functions at heights.
- Positive attitude, hands-on work ethic, and desire to learn.
- Ability and willingness to travel and stay away from home for consecutive weekly durations as required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Construct, maintain, and transfer underground and aerial HFC and FTTH plant.
- Splice coax, fiber, and associated components in HFC and FTTH plants.
- Read HFC and FTTH network design prints.
- Set up amplifiers.
- Climb poles and ladders and work aloft using climbing gaffs, ladders, and mechanical lifts.
- Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, forklifts, backhoes/trenchers, and other machines.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Accurately maintain daily log sheets and inventory paperwork.
- Follow NESC construction guidelines and Armstrong construction practices.
- Follow Armstrong safety policies.
- Maintain vehicles and machines to Armstrong standards.
- Travel and stay away from home for consecutive weekly durations as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective immediately upon hire
- 401(k)
- Free company Internet, video, and telephone services
- Discounted services from affiliate companies
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
