Lineman Trainee

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Village of Monticello (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility construction firm is seeking a Lineman Trainee to assist in the completion of various duties, including placing telecommunications cables and performing construction work. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record of quality workmanship and be comfortable with hands-on tasks. A valid Class A CDL is required, or the ability to attain one. This position offers opportunities for long-term projects with safety as a top priority.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high-quality work.
• Comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles.
• Basic experience in telecommunications cable placement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lineman in completing tasks.
• Place aerial/buried telecommunications cable.
• Climb utility poles for cable placement.
• Perform construction work in various environments.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Experience with telecommunications cable

High-quality workmanship

Climbing utility poles

Working in bucket truck

Education

Valid Class A CDL

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 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. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities