Lineman

Overview:

Successful Lineman candidate must have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions. Tree trimming experience - preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable

• Safely use hand tools and equipment such as; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more. 

• Safely operate mechanized equipment such as; bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more. 

• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers

• Flagging traffic when required

• Understanding of separation and clearance regulations

• Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders.

• Flexibility to work in multiple locations

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card

• Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry.

• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license (Commercial driver’s license preferred but not required)

• Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques

• Ability to climb telephone poles and work in a bucket truck and work aloft and climb poles up to 40 feet

• Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction)

• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance

• Ability to set up & maintain safe work areas

• Ability to work in all weather conditions

• Ability to travel when travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Splicing of active & passive equipment would be a plus

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required. 

What you'll get...

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.

Salary : $44,700 - $56,600