Lineman Trainee: Travel-Based Field Technician Program

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company/Inc. is seeking a Lineman Trainee to join our crew in Scranton and surrounding Northeast areas. This is a traveling position with extended periods away from home, and local assignments are the exception.

Trainees will learn on-the-job in an accelerated program focused on telecommunications linework. Responsibilities include climbing poles, installing and repairing cables, and performing related construction tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be willing to work at heights and outdoors.
• Weekly travel is required for this position.
• Background check, driver's license, and drug screenings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, repair, and maintain aerial telecom cables.
• Climb poles, frame poles, install anchors and strand; run, load, and repair lashers; dig holes and place cable/conduit.
• Install fiber optic and coaxial cables and service telecom networks.
• Travel to job sites throughout the Northeast; be away from home for extended periods.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work at heights

Outdoor work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cable Services Company/Inc. is seeking a Lineman Trainee to join our crew in Scranton and surrounding Northeast areas. This is a traveling position with extended periods away from home, and local assignments are the exception.

Trainees will learn on-the-job in an accelerated program focused on telecommunications linework. Responsibilities include climbing poles, installing and repairing cables, and performing related construction tasks.