Lineman Job at Cable Services Company, Inc., Morgantown, WV

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  • Cable Services Company, Inc.
  • Morgantown, WV

Job Description

Job Description
Travel is required.

Summary / Objective

The Lineman performs a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of overhead telecommunications lines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire / cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground

Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements

Reads and interprets work orders, specifications and engineering / construction documents to determine the tasks to be performed

Operate aerial and underground equipment needed to perform work

Set up traffic control signs and cones

Flag and / or direct traffic as needed

Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)

Proficient with office management methods and techniques

May assist with general accounting tasks

Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner

Perform other tasks and assignments as assigned in order to help team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret engineering / construction prints, plans and specifications

Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks

Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Ability to safely ascend / descend poles and ladders

It takes great pride in delivering an excellent work product

Must be able to work safely at heights in excess of 20+ feet

Ability to move materials / equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant interruptions

Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary

Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Travel

Weekly travel is required for this position. Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room)

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Lineman

Experience operating and working in truck mounted aerial lifts

Experience working from engineering / construction prints, plans and specifications

Preferred Education and Experience

Two (2) years' of experience as a Lineman preferably in the telecommunications field

Experience with coax and fiber construction (UG and Aerial)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Ability to pass a criminal background screen

Valid driver's license with clean driving record (three year lookback)

Pre-employment drug test

DOT physical

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those who must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position typically requires: balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Work Environment

Outside work: Exposure to varying weather conditions

Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity

Offering an hourly base rate and the potential for increased earnings with production-based performance.

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Job Tags

Hourly pay,

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