Communication Lineman

Job Description:

Our client is a 30 year specialty utility firm providing various communication design, engineering, installation, splice/test/activation and integration services to Governmental, Public Utility and Private Enterprise organizations for the deployment of fiber optic based communication networks. Our client continues to lead the industry in commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction through employment of well trained, compensated staff with the necessary tooling, equipment and authority to achieve effective and efficient results for our clients.

Our client seeks Linemen who have knowledge of established industry aerial practices, techniques and a commitment to safety. Experience in pole attachments, cable placements, tooling, plan reading, proper and safe equipment operation and accurate record keeping are required for our client and employee success.

Linemen will know how to set up a OSHA Safe Work Zones and Maintenance of Traffic MUTCD standards. All Linemen must know for BICSI aerial clearance and UG placement standards as well as industry aerial and underground best practices and safety standards.

• Self-starter, logical thinker, detail oriented person with excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to interface and communicate with customers clearly and effectively

• Follow safety rules and practices (Wearing PPE, Set-up Work Zone, Aerial/UG Techniques)

• Know how to read and understand a print for the system(s) they are working on.

• Understand the terminology use in line work.

• Know proper cable pulling procedures including slack, sag and storage calculations.

• Demonstrate an aptitude to learn the duties required in the Lineman position.

• Install and repair aerial communication cables (fiber optic, copper, coaxial)

• Repair cut or damaged communication cables (fiber optic, copper, coaxial)

• Placement of communication poles, anchors, guys, risers, heat-shrinks, dead ends, sno-shoes

• Know what safety equipment is used in line work and how to test and examine it before use

• Know proper handling, storage and transporting of conduits, wire, pipe and materials

• Know and understand the operation of support equipment; bucket trucks, trailers, lashers, digging equipment, vac-units, reel trailers, etc.

• Use of mechanized equipment such as bucket truck, digger derrick, excavators, etc

• Know proper methods of safely splicing conduits and stubbing up pipe and wire in to handholes, manholes, enclosures or buildings

• Know Lockout I Tag-out and tagging procedures

• Know electric Safety and how electricity works. (Static, AC, DC, Grounding, Phases, Step potential)

• Restoration and landscape disturbed areas of the job site

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

• Flagging traffic when required

• Site clean-up

• Special projects as assigned

Top Skills:

Fiber optic cabling, Telecommunications, Cable splicing, Telecommunications construction, Aerial cable, Underground cable, Fiber splicing, Fiber installation, Fiber optic installation, Installation, Coax, Copper, Communication poles

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

CDL license

MOT certification

Boom, Lift or Aerial certification

Operating Bucket Truck

Ability to do the essential Lineman Duties

Ability to speak, listen, understand, follow instructions and communicate in English

Ability to read, follow and enforce Safety Rules in English

Have a valid Driver License (CDL preferred or training will be provided)

Must be willing to travel and stay 2 men to a room

Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required

Demonstrate knowledge of Job site Safety, Industry Safety Techniques, Electrical Safety and Aerial Bucket Operation Safety

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $54080.00

Benefits:
Direct Hire- Full time position
Opportunity for growth
Long-term opportunity and advancement
Hands on Training
Full time benefits - Health, Dental, Vison
Paid Time Off
Competitive 401k (Yearly Bonus)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fayetteville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.