Lineman

Cable Services Company; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly base rate

Potential for increased earnings based on performance

Weekly travel expenses covered

Job summary

A telecommunications service provider in Scranton is seeking a Lineman to perform installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines. Responsibilities include construction work, reading work orders, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, with one year of experience in the field. Positions require physical capabilities and a willingness to work in varying weather conditions. Weekly travel is expected, with accommodations provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year of experience as a Lineman.
• Two years of experience as a Lineman preferably in telecommunications.
• Experience with coax and fiber construction (UG and Aerial).

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, repair, and maintain overhead telecommunications lines.
• Perform construction work, including digging holes and climbing poles.
• Repair and maintain major cable systems and structures.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering / construction prints

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work safely at heights

Ability to move materials weighing up to 80 pounds

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of one year of experience as a Lineman

Tools

Truck mounted aerial lifts

Job description

Scranton, United States | Posted on 01/22/2026

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, 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 (ie 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
• Attention to detail and thoroughness 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
• Pride in delivering an excellent work product
• Ability 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
• Ability to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary
• Willingness 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

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.

Outside work: 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.