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Full Time Cable Lineman Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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How much do full time cable lineman jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time cable lineman in the United States is $41.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.61 and $53.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Cable Lineman vs Cable Installer?

AspectFull Time Cable LinemanCable Installer
CredentialsHigh school diploma, CDL preferred, safety certificationsHigh school diploma, basic technical knowledge
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, utility poles, underground cablesIndoor/outdoor, residential and commercial sites
Employer & IndustryUtility companies, telecom providersTelecom, cable TV companies, contractors

Full Time Cable Linemen typically work for utility or telecom companies, focusing on installing and maintaining overhead and underground cables. Cable Installers often work for contractors or service providers, focusing on residential and commercial installations. While both roles require safety certifications and technical skills, Linemen usually work in outdoor, high-risk environments, whereas Installers may work in more accessible locations.

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Lineman Trainee

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Overview

Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry.  H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

As a Lineman Trainee, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!


Responsibilities
  • Provide assistance to the Lineman in the completion of their duties 
  • Assist in placing aerial/buried telecommunications cable (copper and fiber) 
  • Assist in connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching/detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles
  • Perform aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
  • Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe, and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
  • Climbs utility poles and/or uses an aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design

Qualifications
  • Safety is a part of your day-to-day 
  • You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality 
  • You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work 
  • You are looking for long-term projects 
  • You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team 
  • You are an experienced Lineman with extensive knowledge of all equipment needed for aerial work
  • You are comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles
  • You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
  • You have a valid Class A CDL or are able to attain one with a clean driving record 
  • Basic experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities

Qualifications:
  • Safety is a part of your day-to-day 
  • You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality 
  • You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work 
  • You are looking for long-term projects 
  • You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team 
  • You are an experienced Lineman with extensive knowledge of all equipment needed for aerial work
  • You are comfortable working in a bucket truck and climbing poles
  • You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
  • You have a valid Class A CDL or are able to attain one with a clean driving record 
  • Basic experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber)

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities

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