Aerial Lineman Trainee

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Paid sick time

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking an Aerial Lineman Trainee to develop skills in a safety-minded environment while expanding telecommunications infrastructure. You will assist linemen, learn aerial/buried cable placement, and gain hands-on experience with pole work, aerial lifts, and hardware attachments.

Compensation begins at $22–$25 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) matching, ESPP, and health plans.

Qualifications

• Safety is a daily requirement and part of the role.
• A track record of delivering work with high quality.
• Hands-on problem solving and willingness to tackle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of utility construction for telecom projects.
• Learn to place aerial/buried telecommunications cable (copper and fiber).
• Assist in connecting wires and hardware to cables, buildings, or poles.
• Perform aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, and cable hanging.
• Perform trenching and conduit work for telecom infrastructure.
• Climb utility poles or operate an aerial lift truck to place cables per design.

Skills

Safety mindset

Quality focus

Problem solving

Team player

Lineman experience

Bucket truck use

Driver's license

DOT medical card

Cable placement experience

Job description

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

Aerial Lineman Trainee, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

Aerial Lineman Trainee, you will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.

In addition, you will learn to:

• Provide assistance to the Lineman in the completion of their duties


• Assist in placing aerial/buried telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)


• Assist in connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching/detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles


• Perform aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.


• Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe, and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations


• Climbs utility poles and/or uses an aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design

Qualifications

About You:

• Safety is a part of your day-to-day


• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality


• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work


• You are looking for long-term projects


• You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team


• You are an experienced Lineman with extensive knowledge of all equipment needed for aerial work


• You are comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles


• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality


• You have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a DOT med card for driving purposes (CDL preferred; applicants are subject to an MVR review, and must meet company standards for a safe driving record)


• Basic experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)

Compensation of $22-$25 per hour.

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Life insurance


• Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Family and medical leave


• Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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