Lineman - Wheeling

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Lineman to join our traveling crew in the Wheeling area. The role requires extended away-from-home assignments across the Northeast with weekly travel and hotel accommodations.

You will perform installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecom lines, read specs, and ensure safety while working at heights. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1+ year Lineman experience, and the ability to operate aerial lifts and read construction prints.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Lineman.
• Experience operating truck mounted aerial lifts.
• Experience reading engineering/construction prints.
• Ability to pass background checks and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; DOT physical required.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, repair, and maintain overhead telecommunications lines.
• Dig holes, climb poles, place anchors, string wire between poles.
• Repair cable systems and perform substructure work as needed.
• Read work orders and plans to determine tasks.
• Set up traffic control and direct traffic when required.
• Complete timesheets, reports, and other company documentation.
• Work safely at heights and in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Read engineering prints

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck mounted aerial lifts

Coax and fiber construction

Job description

We're looking for a Lineman to join our crew. We are searching the area of Wheeling for our next potential Lineman. This is a traveling position; our crews work job sites throughout the Northeast, and candidates should expect to be away from home for extended stretches, including multiple nights during the week. Any local or nearby assignments should be considered the exception rather than the rule.
Travel is required.
Summary / Objective
The Lineman performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire / cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground
Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements
Reads and interprets work orders, specifications and engineering / construction documents to determine the tasks to be performed
Operate aerial and underground equipment needed to perform work
Set up traffic control signs and cones
Flag and / or direct traffic as needed
Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)
Proficient with office management methods and techniques
May assist with general accounting tasks
Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner
Perform other tasks and assignments as assigned in order to help team complete a project
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret engineering / construction prints, plans and specifications
Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to safely ascend / descend poles and ladders
It takes great pride in delivering an excellent work product
Must be able to work safely at heights in excess of 20+ feet
Ability to move materials / equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant interruptions
Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary
Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions
Travel
Weekly travel is required for this position. Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room)
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Lineman
Experience operating and working in truck mounted aerial lifts
Experience working from engineering / construction prints, plans and specifications
Preferred Education and Experience
Two (2) years' of experience as a Lineman preferably in the telecommunications field
Experience with coax and fiber construction (UG and Aerial)
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Ability to pass a criminal background screen
Valid driver's license with clean driving record (three year lookback)
Pre-employment drug test
DOT physical
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those who must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position typically requires: balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.
Work Environment
Outside work: Exposure to varying weather conditions
Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity
Offering an hourly base rate and the potential for increased earnings with production-based performance.
Requirements
Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.