Telecom Field Lineman: Poles, Cables & Fiber

Uniti; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic construction and engineering organization is seeking a line worker to install, repair, and maintain poles, cables, and conduits. You’ll work on aerial and underground telecom infrastructure, assist with safety and DOT compliance, and travel up to 50% for job sites.

You will operate heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance while meeting project specifications. Expect weekend and on-call work and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to use construction equipment to complete installations.
• Pole climbing certification and related safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass DOT pre-hire.
• Commitment to safety procedures and DOT standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work on-call.
• Excellent time-management and attention to detail for paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain poles and cables; install aerial and buried lines.
• Set up customer service and test equipment; interpret blueprints.
• Operate bucket trucks and string lines between structures.
• Read and follow engineers’ instructions; maintain safety procedures.
• Perform field notes and document transmission characteristics.
• Maintain inventory and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Travel to job sites; operate or assist with heavy equipment.

Skills

Pole climbing

Construction equipment operation

Safety procedures

CDL eligibility / DOT pre-hire

Travel up to 50%

Manual dexterity and lifting up to 75 

Tools

Digger Derrick

Bucket trucks

Back hoes

Trenchers

Cable plows

Job description

Kinetic construction and engineering organization is seeking a line worker to install, repair, and maintain poles, cables, and conduits. You’ll work on aerial and underground telecom infrastructure, assist with safety and DOT compliance, and travel up to 50% for job sites.

You will operate heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance while meeting project specifications. Expect weekend and on-call work and overtime as required.