Lineman

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility construction company is seeking a lineman for a field-based role traveling daily to job sites across Pennsylvania. The candidate must have 2+ years of experience, able to perform heavy physical labor, and hold a valid driver's license, preferably CDL A. Responsibilities include installing aerial and underground cables, supporting line crews, and adhering to safety standards. This position requires a commitment to safety and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a lineman with knowledge of power space violations and safety issues.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to lift, reach, dig, and carry heavy objects, frequently up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Travel daily to job sites across Pennsylvania.
• Install and relocate aerial and underground cables.
• Support line crews during all phases of construction.

Skills

Climbing pole to cable height

Heavy manual labor

Fluent English

Driver's license (CDL A preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a field based role and will travel daily to job sites across Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Installs and/or relocates aerial and underground cable including fiber optic, transportation, distribution and drop cable. Ensures that it meets industry standards, is technically reliable and performed in a timely and cost efficient manner.
• Provides support for line crews during all phases of construction activity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb pole to cable height using pole climber gaffs.
• Current valid driver’s license (preferably a CDL A) with a clean driving record is required.
• 2+ years of experience as a lineman and have the knowledge to detect power space violations and safety issues
• Must be able to lift, reach, dig and carry heavy objects; with frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and infrequent lifting of up to 100 pounds.
• This position requires significant time doing manual labor functions, walking on uneven ground, working in tight spaces and in general, being overall physically demanding. Must be able to perform heavy physical work and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work up to 6 days per week in an all-weather environment and be willing to travel as required.
• A pre-employment, on-site certification will be required. The applicant must successfully show that he/she can complete the duties as described within this document to the satisfaction of the construction supervision.
• All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, random testing will be completed after date of hire.
• Must pass a customer-driven background check.All applicants must follow safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
• All applicants must speak the English language fluently and clearly.

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer

Henkels& McCoy, Inc.isan Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities