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Lineman

Job in Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois, 60090, USA
Listing for: Cable Services Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Installation Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Wheeling, United States | Posted on 01/22/2026

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.
  • Set up traffic control signs and cones.
  • Flag and / or direct traffic as needed.
  • Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report).
  • Proficient with office management methods and techniques.
  • May assist with general accounting tasks.
  • Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner.
  • Perform other tasks and assignments as assigned in order to help team complete a project.
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering / construction prints, plans and specifications.
  • Must have attention to detail and be thorough 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.
  • It takes great pride in delivering an excellent work product.
  • Must be able 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 clean driving record (three year lookback).
  • Pre-employment drug test.
  • DOT physical.
Physical Demands

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 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.

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

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