Lineman Trainee

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility construction firm is seeking a Lineman Trainee to develop skills in a safety-conscious environment. Responsibilities include assisting in placing telecommunications cables, performing aerial tasks, and construction work involving digging and climbing utility poles. Candidates should have a valid Class A CDL or obtain one, with a strong commitment to quality work and safety. This role promotes career growth and teamwork, contributing to community enhancements while working for a recognized industry leader.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles.
• Basic experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber).
• Track record of completing work with a high level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lineman in their duties.
• Place aerial/buried telecommunications cable.
• Connect wires and cables to terminals.
• Perform aerial tasks like cable installs.
• Dig holes, place cable, and air pipe.
• Climb poles or use aerial lift truck.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Quality workmanship

Climbing poles

Telecommunications cable placement

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

Overview

Henkels & McCoyis an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry.H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

As a Lineman Trainee, you will develop new skills, work in asafety-mindedenvironment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Jointhe MasTec familyand help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance tothe Lineman in the completion of their duties
• Assist in placing aerial/buried telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)
• Assist in connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching/detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles
• Perform aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strandbuilding, cable hanging, lashing,etc.
• Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe, and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
• Climbs utility poles and/or uses an aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design

Qualifications

• Safety is a part of your day-to-day
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy ahands‑onapproach to your work
• You are looking forlong-termprojects
• You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
• You are an experienced Lineman with extensive knowledge of all equipment needed for aerial work
• You are comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• You have a valid Class A CDL or are able to attain one with a clean driving record
• Basic experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer

Henkels& McCoy, Inc.isan Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities