Lineman I-III: Telecom Cable & Pole Technician

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision on day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Congruex in the United States is seeking a Lineman to build and maintain telecommunications systems, including aerial and underground facilities, across remote locations. The role requires outdoor work, navigating various weather conditions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include repairs and maintenance of cables, reading work orders and drawings, constructing lines, operating power equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and government orders.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to provide transportation.
• Extensive knowledge of telecom line construction practices.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug test and MVR.
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and wire/cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in a sequence of the task.
• 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.
• Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
• Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

First aid/CPR

Physical stamina

Job description

Congruex in the United States is seeking a Lineman to build and maintain telecommunications systems, including aerial and underground facilities, across remote locations. The role requires outdoor work, navigating various weather conditions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include repairs and maintenance of cables, reading work orders and drawings, constructing lines, operating power equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and government orders.