Aerial Cable Lineman: Training, Growth & Benefits

Kinsley Power Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-the-job training

Tools & devices provided

Health, vision & dental

Paid vacation & holidays

401K with company match

Employee discounts

Education enrichment

Uniforms & boots

Wellness program

Job summary

Mediacom Communications is seeking an Aerial Construction Lineman to perform aerial construction and coax splicing in accordance with NESC/ NEC and Mediacom specifications. You will climb poles, place and lash cables, and ensure all work is done safely and to spec.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of CATV construction experience, a valid driver's license, ability to travel, and the ability to pass a DOT physical.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable in general CATV construction practice.
• Ability to read system prints and understand the design and operation of CATV.
• Build strand, lash cables, set bonds, build risers, set anchors and down guys.
• Place and lash coax or fiber.
• Climb utility poles and/or using aerial lift truck to place cables on pole per system design and spec.
• Ability to splice active plant with AC, splice and activate new plant, read tombstones and design prints, and use a signal level meter to verify plant is within spec both forward and return.

Skills

Pole climbing

Cable splicing

Read prints

Safety procedures

CATV construction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Bucket trucks

Lasher

Blocks

Pulling grips

Cable trailers

Hoists

Job description

Mediacom Communications is seeking an Aerial Construction Lineman to perform aerial construction and coax splicing in accordance with NESC/ NEC and Mediacom specifications. You will climb poles, place and lash cables, and ensure all work is done safely and to spec.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of CATV construction experience, a valid driver's license, ability to travel, and the ability to pass a DOT physical.