About This Role
Working as a Lineman, you will be responsible for the construction, removal, and maintenance of cable facilities, both underground and aerial. This role suits a dedicated individual who takes pride in their work and contributes to providing essential broadband services.
Responsibilities
- Place underground cable facilities within a conduit system
- Place direct buried cable facilities using plowing and trenching equipment
- Perform maintenance within rights-of-way
- Restore disturbed surfaces and perform other landscaping duties
- Perform various aerial duties including climbing poles, installing or removing cable, installing messenger strands, lashing telephone cable to messenger strand, and transferring cable and equipment from one pole to another
- Set telephone poles using a line truck equipped with a digger derrick
- Perform various types of bracing and anchoring practices
- Inspect completed work assignments and work areas to ensure compliance with Company standards
- Complete assigned projects to the specifications of the Engineering Department, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and/or practices standard to the telecommunications construction industry
- Ensure all tools and work equipment are in good working order and are properly maintained and stored
- Report defective tools and equipment so they can be replaced or repaired
- Comply with all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and safe practices
- Keep informed of Company policies and procedures
- Conduct vehicle and equipment safety inspections and request service when needed
- Be responsible for the daily time sheet and charging out of materials used on the job
- Work closely with personnel from other departments to accomplish completion of work orders
- Know, understand, and stay up to date with the Company
- Actively participate in the performance management process which includes goal setting and identifying opportunities to learn, develop and/or improve skills
- Proactively follow through on meeting performance objectives and expectations
- Cooperate with others to achieve shared objectives
- Demonstrate a positive attitude in daily interactions
- Encourage positive relationships among the staff and promote good morale in the workplace
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel from other utilities and governing agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Valid state driver's license
- Ability to obtain a CDL
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with NISC systems and NJUNS systems
- CDL
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Important Details
About the Company
Pioneer Connect is a local broadband provider committed to providing phone and internet services. Since its founding over 75 years ago, Pioneer Connect has been overcoming barriers and thinking creatively to bring customers the best possible services at an affordable price.
