Telecom Lineman: Aerial & Underground Cable Tech

Cable Services Company Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Lineman to perform construction, installation, and repairs on cable systems. You will climb poles, string and lay cable, and read engineering documents while complying with safety policies.

The role includes operating aerial and underground equipment, setting up traffic controls, and traveling weekly with hotel expenses paid by the company. A strong focus on quality workmanship is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications and engineering/construction documents.

Skills

Read engineering plans

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Safety consciousness

Work at heights

Lifting up to 80 pounds

Multi-tasking

Ability to work long hours

Weather tolerance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year as a Lineman

Experience with truck mounted aerial lifts

Tools

Truck mounted aerial lifts

Engineering/ construction prints

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Lineman to perform construction, installation, and repairs on cable systems. You will climb poles, string and lay cable, and read engineering documents while complying with safety policies.

The role includes operating aerial and underground equipment, setting up traffic controls, and traveling weekly with hotel expenses paid by the company. A strong focus on quality workmanship is essential.