Lineman

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled Lineman in Burgettstown, PA to install, operate, repair, and maintain overhead telecommunications lines. The role requires climbing poles, digging, wiring, and converting aerial to underground systems.

Responsibilities include reading engineering prints, operating aerial and underground equipment, and ensuring safety and accurate documentation. Minimal travel weekly is required; a valid driver's license is essential, with an equal opportunity

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year of experience as a Lineman.
• Experience operating and working in truck-mounted aerial lifts.
• Experience working from engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications.
• Two years' experience as a Lineman preferably in the telecommunications field.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications and engineering / construction documents to determine the tasks to be performed.
• 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, 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 the tasks to be performed.
• Operates aerial and underground equipment needed to perform work.
• Sets up traffic control signs and cones.
• Flags and/or directs traffic as needed.
• Accurately completes all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (e.g., timesheet, truck report, expense report).
• Is 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.
• Travel weekly; hotel expenses provided.

Skills

Read & interpret prints

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Climb safely

Deliver quality work

Work at heights

Physical stamina

Multi-tasking

Weather adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year lineman experience

Experience with prints/plans/specs

Two years lineman preferred

Tools

Truck-mounted aerial lifts

Coax & fiber construction (UG & Aerial)

Job description

Burgettstown, United States | Posted on 07/03/2026

The Lineman performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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, 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 the tasks to be performed.
• Operates aerial and underground equipment needed to perform work.
• Sets up traffic control signs and cones.
• Flags and/or directs traffic as needed.
• Accurately completes all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (e.g., timesheet, truck report, expense report).
• Is 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.
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely ascend / descend poles and ladders.
• It takes great pride in delivering an excellent work product.
• Must be able to work safely at heights in excess of 20+ feet.
• Ability to move materials / equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment with constant interruptions.
• Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary.
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions.

Travel

• Weekly travel is required for this position. 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' of 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

• 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 for 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.