Lineman

SYRACUSE UTILITIES LLC; Brewerton (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SYRACUSE UTILITIES LLC is seeking a skilled lineman to support its communications and utility operations. The role installs, splices, maintains, and repairs fiber optic and coax systems, handling overhead and underground work in line with safety and engineering standards.

Responsibilities include operating bucket trucks and other equipment, pulling and securing cables, climbing poles and towers, and performing routine line work, fault locating, and feeder balancing with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required at hire or within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass drug test, background check, and medical evaluation.
• 3 years of experience in utilities, telecommunications, civil construction, or related field (preferred).
• Pole-Top & Bucket Truck Rescue; Digger Derrick Qualification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bucket trucks, man-lifts, boom trucks, and other construction equipment.
• Install strand, crossarms, conductors, hardware, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Place, sag, splice, transfer, and secure fiber optic and coaxial cables using standard tools.
• Perform overhead and underground work, including conduit installation, vault work, and pole setting.
• Climb wood poles and steel towers with approved climbing and fall protection equipment.
• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair lines, poles, transformers, switches, meters, and related equipment.
• Perform line switching, sectionalizing, emergency repairs, load checks, and feeder balancing.
• Track and communicate daily production, materials usage, and job progress.
• Drive to and from job sites; lift up to 50 pounds; perform manual labor.
• Comply with safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Valid driver's license

Pole-Top & Bucket Truck Rescue; Digger Derrick Qualification (preferred)

Tools

Bucket truck

Man-lift

Boom truck

Lashing tools

Pulling equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Performs lineman duties in support of communications and utility infrastructure operations. Installs, splices, maintains, and repairs fiber optic and coax systems, including overhead and underground work, in compliance with safety and engineering standards.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Safely operate bucket trucks, man-lifts, boom trucks, and other construction equipmentInstall strand, crossarms, conductors, hardware, and telecommunications infrastructurePlace, sag, splice, transfer, and secure fiber optic and coaxial cables using standard tools, lashing tools, rollers, and pulling equipmentPerform overhead and underground work, including conduit installation, vault work, fault locating, and pole settingClimb wood poles and steel towers using approved climbing and fall protection equipmentInstall, maintain, inspect, and repair lines, poles, transformers, switches, meters, and related equipmentPerform line switching, sectionalizing, emergency repairs, load checks, and feeder balancing as directedTrack and communicate daily production, materials usage, and job progressDrive to and from job sitesAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual laborComply with all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirementsPerform other related duties as assignedMINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Must be at least 18 years of age by the start date of employmentOSHA 10‑Hour Certification required at time of hire or within 90 days thereafter.Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and medical card evaluation.Knowledge of basic construction safety practicesAbility to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English related to job duties and safety requirements.3 years experience in utilities, telecommunications, civil construction, or related field (preferred)Pole‑Top & Bucket Truck Rescue; Digger Derrick Qualification (preferred)Commercial Driver License or willingness to obtain (preferred)WORKING CONDITIONS:Outdoor construction work environmentExposure to varying weather conditionsPhysically demanding work including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and digging