Aerial/Coax Lineman

Communication Data Link; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Paid Time Off 120 hours/year

Uniforms

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Communication Data Link is seeking a Coax/Aerial Lineman who will build and repair aerial transmission lines, splice fiber, and install fiber networks in Marion, IA. The role requires climbing poles, operating bucket trucks, and traveling weekly, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Relocation to Marion, Iowa is encouraged, and the company offers full-time employment with competitive benefits and opportunities for long-term career stability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Coax/Aerial construction.
• Ability to work in tough conditions (snow, rain, extreme heat).
• Must be willing to travel each week.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of strand building, lashing, retrofitting, pole transfers, vertical grounds.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair coax/aerial transmission lines.
• Splice fiber, install fiber, and perform related tasks.
• Utilize bucket trucks and climb poles as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain high work quality.
• Willing to travel weekly for assignments.

Skills

Dependability

Aerial construction

Pole transfers

Splicing

Fiber installation

Safety protocols

Time management

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Bucket trucks

Pole climbing

Tools

Bucket trucks

Pole climbing gear

Job description

Communication Data Link is looking for Coax/Aerial Lineman to join our company. We strive to provide a stable long-term career for our employees. We are committed to working hard, working smarter, and working safely while providing a professional service to our customers.

Willing to relocate to Marion, Iowa.

Must have:

• Dependability
• Knowledge in building strand, lashing/over lashing, retro fitting, pole transfers, vertical grounds, and building and repairing aerial telecommunications transmission lines.
• 3+ year experience in Coax/Aerial construction
• Proficient in new build, splicing, fiber installation, and pole transfers
• Ability to utilize bucket trucks, climb poles as needed, and utilize standard tools of the trade.
• A respect for safety protocols
• Strong time management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in tough conditions; snow, rain, extreme heat
• Must be willing to travel each week

Communication Data Link offers:

• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off schedule that grows to 120 hours per year
• Uniforms (shirts, hats, sweatshirts, boots)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Marion Iowa, 52302 (Required)

Work Location: In person