Telecom Lineman, Brattleboro VT

Centerline; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline in Vermont is seeking a proven Lead Telecom Lineman to head a new crew. You will run your own team on aerial telecom projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion.

This hands-on leadership role requires 3+ years of frontline experience, DOT readiness, and a willingness to travel and stay overnight as needed. Centerline offers growth and a path to advanced assignments within a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading telecom lineman crews.
• Valid drivert s license in good standing.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT Physical.
• OSHA-10 certification within 90 days; company-paid.
• Willingness to travel and rotate overnight shifts as needed.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage crews on aerial and underground telecom projects.
• Plan and execute projects including strand building, lashing, pole transfers, fiber handling.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance; complete project documentation correctly and on time.
• Hands-on field work: climb poles, rig equipment, operate lashers.
• Develop team through mentoring and training for advancement.
• Maintain fleet and tools: stock trucks, perform pre-trip inspections, keep vehicles clean.
• Read maps/designs and operate standard industry tools.
• Demonstrate reliability: attendance, punctuality, work ethic.

Skills

Leadership

Driver's license

DOT Medical

OSHA-10 Certification

Travel readiness

Overtime readiness

Job description

Centerline is expanding across New England, and we’re hiring a proven Lead Telecom Lineman to lead one of our new crews. This newly created role, based in Vermont, offers the opportunity to run your own team on aerial telecom projects. Centerline is growing — and we’re hiring.

What You Will Do

• Lead & Manage Crews: Run small jobs with multiple crews, providing clear direction, hands-on leadership, and accountability.
• Plan & Execute Projects: Complete aerial and underground telecom construction, including strand building, lashing, pole transfers, figure-8 fiber handling, and equipment setup.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain high standards for safety, accuracy, and efficiency; complete all project documentation correctly and on time.
• Hands-On Field Work: Climb poles, hook and rig equipment, operate lashers, and assemble materials (e.g., snow shoes).
• Develop Your Team: Mentor and train crew members to expand their skills and prepare them for advancement.
• Maintain Fleet & Tools: Stock trucks daily, perform pre-trip inspections (oil check, VIR), and keep vehicles organized and clean.
• Technical Skills: Able to read and interpret maps/designs, execute aerial and underground construction, and operate standard industry tools.
• Reliability: Strong attendance, punctuality, and work ethic.

What You Will Need

• Experience: 3+ years as a lead telecom lineman with proven leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT Physical
• Procure your OSHA-10 Certification within 90 days of hire; company paid
• Willingness to travel, work overnights on a rotational basis as needed
• Ability to work overtime

Work Environment

• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 80 lbs continuously
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity. Environmental Conditions exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise.

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as an individual’s education, training, experience, skills, geographic location, seniority, merit, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.