The role of a Telecom Lineman is a specialty trained technician with an expertise in the construction and repair of overhead
plant or RF/Fiber lines. This Lineman will also have extensive training in specialty equipment to service these overhead
projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Install and/or repair aerial CTV, coaxial and fiber cable
- Placing, relocating and removing poles, lines, open wire, drop and block wire in order to maintain efficient operation of the customer’s facilities
- Set up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers
- Lead Groundman in daily work to safely complete jobs
- Direct traffic in accordance with local DOT guidelines as necessary
Skills & Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience in telecommunications construction required
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely
- Ability to climb/Gaff poles correctly
- Ability to read and understand blue prints
- Ability to read and understand work orders
- Ability to identify aerial equipment
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced and quickly changing environment
- Ability to work on call including evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to work and climb up to 35 feet
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to climb poles with climbing equipment safely
- Move and relocate RF and Fiber service
- Familiar with NESC (National Electrical Safety Commission) safety guidelines
- Underground work as needed and directed and as trained
- Flagger Certified for field work as needed
- Ability to troubleshoot RF and Fiber line and or equipment issues
- Lead teams in the field effectively and efficiently as needed and directed by supervisor
- Vehicle and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified
Certified on the use of equipment:
- Line truck
- Bucket truck
- Cable reel equipment
- Saws and drills
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages
- Overtime Potential
- Growth Opportunity
- Medical/Prescription/Vision/Dental Insurance
- 401(k)/Stock Options/Discount [NYSE:MTZ]
- Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance/AD&D
Salary: $20.00-25.00 Hr DOE
