Lineman

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for increased earnings based on performance

Paid hotel expenses for travel

Job summary

A telecommunications services provider in Lock Haven is seeking a Lineman responsible for construction and maintenance of cable systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year of relevant experience, and the ability to operate aerial lifts. The role includes physical tasks and requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. Weekly travel is required, with company covering hotel expenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a Lineman required.
• Must be able to operate truck-mounted aerial lifts.
• Experience with construction prints and specifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction work including digging, climbing, and placing poles.
• Maintain and repair cable systems.
• Read work orders and engineering documents.
• Operate equipment safely and complete documentation.
• Set up traffic control signs.
• Complete all required documentation.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to safely ascend/descend poles

Ability to work efficiently in a team

Communication skills

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck-mounted aerial lifts

Job description

Lock Haven, United States | Posted on 02/23/2026

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, and laying cable and conduit in the ground.
• Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, and engineering/construction documents to determine tasks.
• Opens, operates aerial and underground equipment needed to perform work.
• Sets up traffic control signs and cones; flags and directs traffic as needed.
• Accurately completes all required company documentation for each assignment according to established standards (timesheet, truck report, expense report).
• Proficient with office management methods and techniques; may assist with general accounting tasks.
• Adheres to all established company safety policies and performs work in a safe manner.
• Performs other tasks and assignments as assigned in order to help the team complete a project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Can work efficiently, independently or collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely ascend/descend poles and ladders.
• Great pride in delivering excellent work product.
• Works safely at heights in excess of 20+ feet.
• Can move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Manages multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Travel

• Weekly travel required; company will pay hotel expenses (shared room).

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Lineman.
• Experience operating and working in truck‑mounted aerial lifts.
• Experience working from engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Lineman, preferably in the telecommunications field.
• Experience with coax and fiber construction (UG and aerial).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to pass a criminal background screen.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (three‑year lookback).
• Pre‑employment drug test.
• DOT physical.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those who must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position typically requires balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking. Exposure to varying weather conditions.

Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.

Offering an hourly base rate and the potential for increased earnings with production‑based performance.

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.