Lineman

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 co...