Travel Lineman: Telecom Cable Installer

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Lineman for a traveling role across the Northeast. The ideal candidate will perform installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecom lines on job sites away from home for extended periods.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering prints. Candidates must be able to climb poles, work in varying weather, and complete required documentation while traveling weekly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with experience as a Lineman.
• Experience reading engineering/construction prints.
• Willing to travel extensively in the Northeast.
• Ability to work at heights and lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must pass background and drug tests.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain overhead telecom lines.
• Dig holes, climb poles, string wire between poles.
• Operate aerial and underground equipment.
• Set up traffic control signs and direct traffic.
• Complete documentation such as timesheets and reports.
• Maintain safety policies and perform work safely.

Skills

Reading engineering prints

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Pole climbing

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck-mounted aerial lifts

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Lineman for a traveling role across the Northeast. The ideal candidate will perform installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecom lines on job sites away from home for extended periods.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering prints. Candidates must be able to climb poles, work in varying weather, and complete required documentation while traveling weekly.