Experienced Cable Lineman

UtiliQuest; Freetown (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in telecommunications is seeking a dedicated Lineman I Telecom to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing and repairing aerial telecommunications cables, utilizing a variety of tools and equipment safely. The company prides itself on offering paid training and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and safety. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity not only offers a pathway to career advancement but also ensures that you can work with purpose and peace of mind. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Prior experience in placing aerial and underground telecommunication cable.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair aerial telecommunications fiber and copper cables.
• Safely use hand tools and mechanized equipment for installation.

Skills

Aerial telecommunications cable installation

Use of hand tools and equipment

Operating mechanized equipment

Traffic direction according to DOT guidelines

Climbing utility poles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derrick

Excavators

Climbing hooks

Ladders

Job description

Discover a more connected Telecommunications Lineman career!

At Communications Construction Group as a Lineman I Telecom, you’ll install and repair aerial telecommunications fiber and copper cables.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Paid Training
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as a Lineman I Telecom

• You will install and repair aerial telecommunications cable
• You will safely use hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more
• You will safely operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more
• You will direct traffic flow in accordance with local DOT guidelines
• You will safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders
• You will work in multiple locations
• You will maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• Valid driver’s license
• Prior experience as a lineman placing aerial and underground telecommunication cable (fiber and coax) in OSP and ISP environments
• Ability to climb utility poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet

Physical abilities & exposures

• This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.