Lineman

State College, United States | Posted on 05/11/2026

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

• 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

• 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

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

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year of experience as a Lineman
• Experience operating and working in truck-mounted aerial lifts
• Experience working from engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications

• Two years of experience as a Lineman, preferably in the telecommunications field
• Experience with coax and fiber construction (UG and Aerial)

• Ability to pass a criminal background screen
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record (three-year lookback)
• Pre-employment drug test
• DOT physical

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. Outside work exposure includes varying weather conditions.

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

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