Lineman - Williamsport

Cable Services Group; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel expenses paid

Hourly base rate with production-based

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Lineman responsible for installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecom lines. You will dig, climb poles, pull wire, and lay cable while reading engineering documents and ensuring safety standards.

The role requires travel, regular field work and the ability to work in varying weather conditions; responsibilities include equipment operation, documentation, and coordination with the team to complete projects.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering/ construction prints, plans and specs.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must safely ascend/descend poles and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing poles, and laying cable between poles.
• Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures and replaces or re-saggs aerial strand.
• Reads work orders and drawings to determine tasks and use equipment.
• Operates aerial and underground equipment as needed.
• Sets up traffic control signs and cones and directs traffic when required.

Skills

Read prints

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Pole/climb safely

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Lineman experience

Tools

Truck mounted aerial lifts

Pole climbing equipment

Job description

Travel is required.

The Lineman performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 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
• Travel Weekly travel is required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

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.
• Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room)

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.