Lineman- Berlin, CT

GoNetspeed; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Underground/Aerial Construction Division as Linemen. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for safely operating equipment, performing installations, and maintaining fiber optic lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical inclination and attention to detail, with a willingness to learn and grow within the company. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the vital infrastructure of connectivity in the community. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to learn if no prior experience in lineman trade.

Responsibilities

• Utilize ladders and crawl spaces for installations and construction.
• Safely operate a bucket truck and climb poles.
• Work outside in varying conditions and mandatory overtime.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Fiber installation

Ability to lift 50-75 lbs

Climbing poles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an apprenticeship program

Tools

Bucket truck

Standard tools of the trade

Job description

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.

$22 - $30 an hour

GoNetspeed is a growing leader in the fiber optic, telecommunication industry. We are dedicated to our customers, values it’s employees and offers competitive pay and benefits for the right candidate. The services we provide range from Aerial/Underground construction to fiber optic splicing.

We are currently seeking skilled and motivated individuals for full time employment as a Lineman in our Underground/Aerial Construction Division. The candidate should be mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

•Ability to utilize ladders, crawl spaces, manholes, and trenches to access various installations and construction points as required.

•Safely operate a bucket truck, climb poles and utilize standard tools of the trade.

•This position requires out of town travelling during the week

•Flexibility to work across all division (underground/aerial)

•Work outside in varying conditions.

•Work mandatory overtime as required.

Qualifications:

•Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.

•Completion of an apprenticeship program in the lineman trade or willingness to learn if no prior experience.

•Possess a valid Driver's license and a clean driving record.

•Commercial Driver's license is a plus.

•Proficient in new build, fiber installation, and pole transfers.

•Knowledge in building strand, lashing, pole transfers, grounding as well as building and repairing aerial telecommunication lines.

•Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs.

•Ability to climb poles and work aloft up to 30'

•Pass a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.

Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us.