Lineman - Telecom

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day one

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Ten company paid holidays

Job summary

A telecommunications construction company is seeking a Lineman in Augusta, GA. This role involves building and maintaining telecommunications systems, performing repairs, and operating power equipment. Candidates should have a valid CDL and experience with telecom line construction practices. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance from day one, a 401(k) program, flexible PTO, and more. Candidates must be prepared to work outdoors, even in inclement weather, and respond to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and transportation required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and MVR.
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain cable systems and structures.
• Operate power equipment for construction tasks.
• Respond to emergency and outage situations.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of telecom line construction practices

Ability to identify wire and cable colors

Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR

Ability to work in confined spaces and at high elevations

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

First Aid Certification

DOT Medical Card

Tools

Power equipment (compressors, diggers)

Test equipment for gas detection

Job description

Job Title: Lineman

Department: Construction

Reports To: Construction Manager

Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Primary Location: Augusta, GA

Job Summary

The Lineman will build and maintain telecommunications systems which can consist of aerial and underground facilities.

Job 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.
• Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground, or building wire, cable associated equipment, and hardware.
• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
• Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Completes daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

General

• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation
• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Technical

• Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
• Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone lines; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
• Ability to apply mathematics calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
• Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
• Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Load and unload tools and equipment on the truck.
• Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
• Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
• All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• DOT Medical Card
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• First Aid Certification
• Flagger Certification
• Competent Person Certification
• OSHA 10
• Silica Training
• Confined Space Training
• Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety
• Forklift Certification

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day one
• 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting on day one
• Flexible PTO for all exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for all non-exempt roles
• Ten company paid holidays
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (employee paid voluntary options)
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, caregiver support, and more!
• Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning & development

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.