Telecom Lineman — Field Installations & Cable Repair

cable-services; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid hotel expenses during travel

Potential for increased earnings based on performance

Job summary

Cable Services in Wheeling, West Virginia, is seeking a Lineman to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead telecommunications lines. Candidates should have at least one year of experience as a Lineman, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires travel and offers an hourly base rate with potential for increased earnings based on performance.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check and drug test. The job involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Lineman.
• Experience operating truck-mounted aerial lifts.
• Ability to safely ascend/descend poles.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction work such as digging holes and climbing poles.
• Repair and maintain major cable systems and structures.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation.

Skills

Reading engineering/construction prints

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work at heights

Physical capability to lift up to 80 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck-mounted aerial lifts

Job description

Cable Services in Wheeling, West Virginia, is seeking a Lineman to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead telecommunications lines. Candidates should have at least one year of experience as a Lineman, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires travel and offers an hourly base rate with potential for increased earnings based on performance.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check and drug test. The job involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.