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Lineman

Cable Services Company Inc, Bloomsburg, PA, United States


Overview
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

Operates aerial and underground equipment needed to perform work

Sets up traffic control signs and cones

Flags and/or directs traffic as needed

Accurately completes all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (e.g., timesheet, truck report, expense report)

Proficient with office management methods and techniques

May assist with general accounting tasks

Adheres to all established company safety policies and performs work in a safe manner

Performs other tasks and assignments as assigned to help the team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Attention to detail and thoroughness 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

Great pride in delivering an excellent work product

Ability 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

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 a clean driving record (three‑year lookback)

Pre‑employment drug test

DOT physical

Physical Demands

Balance, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, grasp, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, hear, and talk

Exposure to varying weather conditions

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

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

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