Telecom Lineman – Overhead & Underground Fiber Tech

Cable Services Company; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Lineman to install, repair and maintain overhead telecommunications lines. The role involves climbing poles, stringing wire, and reading engineering plans to guide tasks.

Responsibilities include operating aerial/underground equipment, setting up traffic control, documenting work, and collaborating with a team. Weekly travel is required; safety and accuracy are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of Lineman experience.
• Experience reading engineering/construction prints.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, repair, and maintain overhead telecommunications lines.
• Dig holes, climb poles, string wire between poles, lay cable.
• Read work orders and engineering documents to determine tasks.
• Operate aerial/underground equipment; set up traffic control signs.
• Flag or direct traffic; complete timesheets, reports and expenses.
• Travel weekly; work safely at heights and in varying weather.

Skills

Climbing poles

Reading prints/plans

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck-mounted aerial lifts

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Lineman to install, repair and maintain overhead telecommunications lines. The role involves climbing poles, stringing wire, and reading engineering plans to guide tasks.

Responsibilities include operating aerial/underground equipment, setting up traffic control, documenting work, and collaborating with a team. Weekly travel is required; safety and accuracy are emphasized.