Lineman Trainee

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading utility construction firm is seeking a Lineman Trainee to assist in various installation tasks in telecommunications. Responsibilities include supporting Lineman in placing cables, performing construction work, and climbing utility poles. Candidates should have a hands-on approach, a valid Class A CDL, and a willingness to work on long-term projects. This position offers a commitment to safety and quality service in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in utility environments.
• Team-oriented and ready for long-term projects.
• Experience with telecommunications cable installation.
• You are looking for long-term projects.
• 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 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)

Responsibilities

• Assist Lineman with various tasks.
• Install and connect telecommunications cables.
• Participate in aerial installation and construction work.
• Perform aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, 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

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on work

Team collaboration

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Tools

Aerial lift truck

Pole climbing

Job description

Henkels & McCoy is 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 a safety‑minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the 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, strand building, 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 a hands‑on approach to your work
• You are looking for long‑term projects
• 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 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. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities