Lineman Trainee

cable-services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company/Inc. is offering a Lineman Trainee Program for qualified candidates to excel in the telecommunications industry. This position involves on-the-job training with responsibilities including climbing poles, installing telecommunication cables, and performing maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic, a high school diploma or GED, and be prepared to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Successful applicants will undergo background checks and screenings. The role offers an hourly wage with possibilities for performance-based earnings.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Able to work on your feet and with your hands.
• Successful applicants must pass background, driver's license, and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction work such as climbing telephone poles and framing poles.
• Install anchors, strand, and fiber optic cables.
• Dig holes and place cables and conduits in the ground.

Skills

Strong work history

Willingness to learn

Commitment to lineworkers field

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cable Services Company/Inc. is looking for qualified candidates to join our in-house Lineman Trainee Program. The Cable Services Lineman Trainee Program provides a focused, on-the-job learning opportunity in an accelerated environment focusing on the job skills necessary to be successful in the telecommunications lineworkers industry. Telecommunications Linemen perform a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of aerial telecommunication cables. Throughout the program, Lineman Trainees will perform construction work such as climbing telephone poles, framing poles, installing anchors, installing strand, running, loading, and repairing lashers, digging holes, placing cable and conduit in the ground, and installing fiber optic and coaxial cables.

Qualified candidates will have a strong work history, willingness to learn, and displayed aptitude and commitment to the lineworkers field. A high school diploma or GED is required. Must be willing to work at heights, work outside in varying weather conditions, work on your feet and with your hands. Successful applicants are subject to pre-employment background, driver's license, and drug screenings. Weekly travel is required for this position. Offering an hourly base rate and the potential for increased earnings with production-based performance.

Cable Services Company/Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This is a safety-sensitive position. Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position.