Sr. Operator/Lineman

Shentel • Appomattox, VA

17d

About The Position

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
Job Summary:
The Operator/Lineman Sr, under minimal supervision from Construction Foreperson/Supervisor, is responsible for installing and repairing aerial and underground communication lines, operating heavy equipment and assembling materials necessary for outside plant (OSP) construction tasks associated with construction work orders and projects. Operates and is responsible for maintenance of construction equipment. Able to perform complex troubleshooting of construction equipment. Ability to lead, supervise, and cross-train team members, and perform inspections ensuring compliance with operating and safety standards.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent
• 3-5 years of construction experience in the telecom industry is required
• The ability to safely work and communicate with construction team members.
• Complete documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Work Zone Traffic Certification.
• Working aloft and confined space training.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installing and repairing aerial and underground communication lines
• Operating heavy equipment
• Assembling materials necessary for outside plant (OSP) construction tasks associated with construction work orders and projects
• Operating and responsible for maintenance of construction equipment
• Performing complex troubleshooting of construction equipment
• Leading, supervising, and cross-training team members
• Performing inspections ensuring compliance with operating and safety standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees