Experienced Telecommunications Lineman

Wmc1; Town of Saratoga (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company as a Lineman I Telecom in New York. You'll be responsible for installing and repairing fiber and copper cables while ensuring safety practices are followed. Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to professional development and a safety-first culture.

Benefits

Paid Training

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life)

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Prior experience placing aerial and underground telecommunication cables.
• Ability to climb utility poles and work aloft.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair aerial telecommunications fiber and copper cables.
• Safely use hand tools and operate mechanized equipment like bucket trucks.
• Maintain safe working habits according to regulations.

Skills

Hand tool operation

Traffic direction

Safety practices

Job description

Discover a more connected Telecommunications Lineman career!

At White Mountain Cable as a Lineman I Telecom, you’ll install and repair aerial telecommunications fiber and copper cables.

Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour

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

Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour

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.