Lineman

cable-services; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid hotel expenses during travel

Potential for increased earnings based on performance

Job summary

Cable Services in Wheeling, West Virginia, is seeking a Lineman to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead telecommunications lines. Candidates should have at least one year of experience as a Lineman, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires travel and offers an hourly base rate with potential for increased earnings based on performance.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check and drug test. The job involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Lineman.
• Experience operating truck-mounted aerial lifts.
• Ability to safely ascend/descend poles.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction work such as digging holes and climbing poles.
• Repair and maintain major cable systems and structures.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation.

Skills

Reading engineering/construction prints

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work at heights

Physical capability to lift up to 80 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck-mounted aerial lifts

Job description

Summary / Objective

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

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 (e.g., 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.
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Can work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely ascend/descend poles and ladders.
• Ability to deliver an excellent work product and work at heights in excess of 20+ feet.
• Ability to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Can manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment with constant interruptions.
• Can work 10+ hours in a day when necessary.
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions; weekly travel required.

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.

Work Environment

Outside work: exposure to varying weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Compensation

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

Travel

Travel is required. Weekly travel is required for this position. Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room).

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.