Aerial Telecom Lineman – Fiber & Coax Specialist

SLG Services, Inc.; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

On-the-job training and advancement

Job summary

SLG Services, Inc. seeks a Telecom Lineman in New Jersey to join a crew building and maintaining overhead telecom plant. You will climb poles, operate bucket trucks, and install fiber and coax, following safety and industry standards.

You’ll read construction prints, splice and test fiber/coax, coordinate with groundhands, and contribute to reliable service for providers. Valid license and ability to pass screenings are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an aerial lineman or in telecom, cable, or utility construction.
• Ability to safely climb poles and work at heights (40+ feet).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR; ability to obtain DOT medical certification.
• Working knowledge of aerial construction methods, tools, and safety equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read maps, prints, and schematics.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and MVR review.

Responsibilities

• Install, relocate, splice, and maintain aerial fiber optic and coaxial cable and related hardware.
• Climb utility poles or operate bucket/aerial lift to access aerial plant.
• Read and interpret construction prints and engineering schematics to determine job scope.
• Place, lash, and tension aerial cable per NESC clearance and sag requirements.
• Perform splicing, termination, and testing of fiber and coax cable as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair service outages and signal-quality issues in the field.
• Coordinate with groundhands and foreman to stage material and equipment safely.
• Inspect poles, anchors, and hardware for safe working condition prior to climbing or aloft.

Skills

Pole climbing

Reading schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Aerial lift equipment

Pole climbing gear

Job description

SLG Services, Inc. seeks a Telecom Lineman in New Jersey to join a crew building and maintaining overhead telecom plant. You will climb poles, operate bucket trucks, and install fiber and coax, following safety and industry standards.

You’ll read construction prints, splice and test fiber/coax, coordinate with groundhands, and contribute to reliable service for providers. Valid license and ability to pass screenings are required.