Lineman - Telecom
Fairmont, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Fairmont, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Fairmont, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Huntington, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Huntington, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Chilhowie, VA · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Chilhowie, VA · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Hundred, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Hundred, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Beckley, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Beckley, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Beaver, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Beaver, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Fairmont, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Fairmont, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Beaver, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Beaver, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Charleston, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Charleston, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Clarksburg, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Clarksburg, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Medina, OH · On-site
$19 - $25.50/hr
Install strand, anchors, guy wire, and aerial hardware * Perform lashing and overlashing of fiber and coax cable * Set up and safely operate bucket trucks and climbing gear * Transfer existing ...
Medina, OH · On-site
$19 - $25.50/hr
Install strand, anchors, guy wire, and aerial hardware * Perform lashing and overlashing of fiber and coax cable * Set up and safely operate bucket trucks and climbing gear * Transfer existing ...
Huntington, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
Huntington, WV · On-site
Attach and secure hardware (e.g., terminals, closures, guy wire, anchors) to poles, cables, and structures. * Ensure compliance with customer specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
$14.90 - $16.37
2% of jobs
$16.37 - $17.83
9% of jobs
$19.19 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.83 - $19.30
15% of jobs
$19.30 - $20.76
17% of jobs
The median wage is $21.39 / hr.
$20.76 - $22.22
15% of jobs
$23.69 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.22 - $23.69
16% of jobs
$23.69 - $25.15
9% of jobs
$25.15 - $26.62
7% of jobs
$26.62 - $28.08
4% of jobs
$28.08 - $29.55
3% of jobs
$29.55 - $31.01
2% of jobs
$14
$22
$31
A Cable Guy, also known as a cable technician, is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing cable TV, internet, and phone services for residential and commercial customers. They troubleshoot connection issues, set up new equipment, and ensure service is running smoothly. The job often requires traveling to different locations, working with wiring and hardware, and providing customer support.
As a Cable Guy, your day-to-day duties often include traveling to customers’ homes or businesses to install, upgrade, or repair cable TV, internet, and phone systems. You’ll work with a variety of technical equipment, test signal quality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that all installations meet safety and company standards. Customer interaction is a key aspect, as you’ll answer questions, explain services, and provide basic tech support. The role can involve both indoor and outdoor work and may require flexibility to accommodate service calls and urgent repairs.
To thrive as a Cable Guy, you should have strong technical aptitude in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cable and internet systems, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training. Familiarity with specialized tools, cable testing equipment, and sometimes certifications from organizations like SCTE can enhance your effectiveness. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a customer-friendly attitude set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring safe installations, resolving issues efficiently, and delivering high-quality service to clients.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Re-posted 4 days ago
7.3
Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
44th of 80 rated construction
With over 18 years of expertise at the forefront of the communications and construction industries, Taylor’s Construction, Inc. builds networks that fuel communities and drive innovation. From planning to execution to meeting budgets and deadlines, we excel in the intricate deployment of ariel and underground networks, maximizing efficiency and minimizing disruption. Whether it’s high speed-fiber optic installations, complex underground networks, or ensuring reliable connections to every doorstep, Taylor’s Construction Inc. delivers. We thrive on challenges, turning ambitious projects into success stories with our expertise in fiber optic technology and meticulous project management. Taylor’s Construction Inc., empowers businesses, homes, and entire communities with robust connectivity solutions.
Taylor’s Construction is seeking motivated and safety-conscious Telecom Linemen to join our expanding telecommunications infrastructure crews. This role involves hands-on work with aerial fiber and copper cable installation, lashing, strand placement, and other core aspects of aerial telecom construction. Ideal candidates will have field experience and a solid understanding of telecom safety standards and job site productivity expectations.
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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Construction
10,000+ Employees
Houston, TX, US
1997