Lineman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Potential for performance-based earnings

Company covers hotel expenses for travel

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in Williamsport seeks a Lineman to perform installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead lines. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience and must be able to read engineering prints. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions. The position requires weekly travel, and the company covers hotel expenses. Offering an hourly rate with potential for earnings based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Lineman.
• Ability to safely ascend/descend poles and ladders.
• Experience working from engineering/construction prints.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction work such as digging holes and climbing telephone poles.
• Repairs and maintains major cable systems.
• Accurately complete required company documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of experience as a Lineman

Tools

Truck-mounted aerial lifts

Job description

Williamsport, 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.

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 (i.e., 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.
• Highly efficient, independent and collaborative within a team environment; excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely ascend / descend poles and ladders; works safely at heights in excess of 20+ feet.
• Ability to move materials / equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Manages 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’ 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 a 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.