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Fiber Lineman

Columbus, OH · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

The Fiber Lineman helps lead crews in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and ... Support storm restoration and emergency response operations as needed, often on nights or weekends.

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Fiber Lineman

Columbus, OH · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

The Fiber Lineman helps lead crews in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and ... Support storm restoration and emergency response operations as needed, often on nights or weekends.

Research and verify fiber routes in aerial, underground, and buried environments Lineman Ground ... Participate in on-call rotation for emergency repairs and service restoration Required ...

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Utility Lineman

Charleston, WV · On-site

$37K - $52K/yr

The Utility Lineman will focus on the installation and maintenance of telecommunication lines ... Perform emergency repairs as needed, responding occasionally to urgent call-outs * Install fiber ...

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Work includes placing new strand, fiber, various pole transfer and make ready work, pole setting ... Mostly Monday-Friday work with occasional OT, weekend, and emergency work. MUST have valid driver ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for emergency fiber lineman in the United States is $26.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Fiber Lineman job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,795 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Fiber Lineman

Columbus, OH • On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Fiber Lineman helps lead crews in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground fiber optic systems. This role is an experienced position. Competitive pay starting at 20+/Hr.

Key Responsibilities

  • The installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic lines, coaxal lines and related equipment.
  • Understanding and knowing how to read prints and designs
  • Load, unload, and move materials, tools, and equipment between trucks and work sites.
  • Maintain a clean and organized job site.
  • Operate hand tools and small equipment safely under supervision.
  • Set up work zones, including traffic control and grounding systems.
  • Climb poles and structures under supervision (as skills develop).
  • Perform ground operations such as wire pulling, guying, and rigging.
  • Follow company safety procedures and industry regulations (OSHA, DOT, etc.).
  • Support storm restoration and emergency response operations as needed, often on nights or weekends.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; completion of a lineman training program preferred but not required.
  • Valid driver’s license (CDL Class A preferred or ability to obtain).
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to learn.
  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours as necessary.
  • Must pass drug screening and background check.

Skills and Attributes

  • Safety-conscious and dependable.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Problem-solving ability under field conditions.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Career Path

This position offers progression toward eventually obtaining Foreman status through training, experience, and certification. This is the type of career, if you choose to pursue, that will demand a lot of you but is highly rewarding. Especially knowing the sky is ultimately the limit.

The Only Limit you have, is the one you put on yourself.