Traveling Telecom Lineman - Field Install & Repair

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Scranton area is seeking a Lineman to join our traveling crew. The role involves installation, repair and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines across the Northeast, with extended periods away from home.

You will operate aerial lifts, read engineering prints, follow safety policies and complete required documentation. Weekly travel and nights away from home are expected; local assignments are the exception.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year of Lineman experience.
• Experience operating truck mounted aerial lifts.
• Experience reading engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Digging holes, climbing poles, placing anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable between poles.
• Repairing and maintaining cable systems and structures.
• Reading orders and engineering documents to determine tasks.
• Operate aerial and underground equipment as needed.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones and direct traffic.
• Complete timesheets, truck reports and expense reports accurately.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Climb poles

Lift operations awareness

Work outdoors

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year Lineman experience

Experience operating truck mounted aerial lifts

Experience reading engineering/construction prints

Tools

Truck mounted aerial lifts

Coax/fiber construction knowledge

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Scranton area is seeking a Lineman to join our traveling crew. The role involves installation, repair and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines across the Northeast, with extended periods away from home.

You will operate aerial lifts, read engineering prints, follow safety policies and complete required documentation. Weekly travel and nights away from home are expected; local assignments are the exception.