Fiber Optic Lineman Position Available In Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Fiber Optic Lineman 2.0 2.0 out of 5 stars 46 E Liberty St, Ashley, PA 18706 Communications infrastructure is all around you; from the tower your cell phone talks to, to the point of sale systems at your grocery store and gas station, the wifi system that your TV, Roku, or gaming system connects to, and the camera, security, and alarm systems at your local bank. Loop Internet is building a state of the art fiber optic network that will connect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses with incredible speeds that will create unimaginable opportunities to the residents and organizations in our communities. Loop Internet is a rapidly growing regional fiber optic communications company. We’re proud of our team and the positive, supportive culture we’re building. We’re scaling our team and we want you to join us! We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Communications Lineman to join our team and install or repair fiber optic lines that run above or below ground. Lineman responsibilities include installing strand and fiber optic lines in the communications space on utility poles. If you thrive in physically demanding environments and enjoy working as part of a team to achieve critical project goals, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Install messenger strand Install and lash/overlash fiber optic lines and MST’s Assist with complex and commercial fiber optic service drops Attend to call-outs and perform repairs in an efficient and timely manner Report progress, complications, concerns, and delays to the supervisor Clear away tree branches near fiber lines Work on aerial bucket and cable placer trucks Complete all projects with safety as the #1 priority, ensuring compliance with internal safety standards and all governmental orders.

Education and Qualifications:

Proven work experience as a Lineman or similar role Extensive experience with climbing gear, aerial lifts, tensioners, guying In-depth knowledge of federal safety regulations and guidelines such as NESC Knowledge of cabling diagrams, as well as electrical and building codes Superb troubleshooting abilities Great organizational and time-management skills Relevant safety training and/or certifications Hold a driver’s license with clean driving record, CDL helpful but not required Comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, optional employee benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and to talk and hear, and lift 75 pounds or more. The associate must occasionally reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.